820 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 820 Ashbury Street property is a four-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 820 Ashbury LLC. The building has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system in 2023 ($24,500) and acoustic improvements in Unit #5 in 2024, which included insulation, drywall work, and electrical upgrades ($9,500). Historical renovation work includes multiple unit upgrades such as kitchen and bathroom remodels (Units 1 and 6 in 2008-2010), window repairs, and various infrastructure improvements.

The building underwent significant mold remediation work in 2008 and has seen various HVAC and plumbing system updates, including gas fireplace installations and water heater replacements. The property has experienced several safety-related issues in the past, notably a series of fire egress obstruction violations and stair repairs in 2005, all of which were abated by August 2005. More recent fire exit blockage complaints were reported in 2017 and 2019, with one being corrected and the other found to have no merit. Street and sidewalk maintenance concerns have occasionally arisen, as evidenced by recent 311 calls for garbage and debris issues (2024).

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2010, 2014, and 2022, with no active violations currently on record. Recent reports from 2024 indicate ongoing noise disturbances, with multiple excessive noise complaints filed in July 2024 that remain open as of October 2023. Parking-related concerns continue to be an issue in the surrounding area, with several enforcement calls regarding sidewalk parking in early 2024, though officers were typically unable to locate the reported vehicles. The property's maintenance and improvement record shows regular investment in building upkeep and resident safety, with the most recent work focused on fire safety systems and unit soundproofing improvements.