601 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 9-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 601 Lake Street, owned by Robert Bruce Dunn, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone significant improvements over the years to enhance safety and resident comfort. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $63,000, demonstrating compliance with local seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include the 2020 replacement of 12 windows in Unit 1, electrical upgrades in 2014-2020 across multiple units (including new circuits, smoke detectors, and panel replacements), and plumbing work such as hydronic heating system removal and water heater relocations in 2019.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues, though most have been promptly addressed. Fire safety systems have required attention, with recent fire complaints in 2021 regarding extinguishers (resolved) and sprinklers (no merit). Historical violations included a 2003 notice regarding fire escape ladders and a 2009 complaint about garage anchorage and plumbing issues, both of which were resolved.

The building has maintained routine inspections, with the most recent fire alarm system complaint in 2018 being corrected within days. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern street cleaning and debris removal, which while indicating some maintenance activity, does not directly reflect on building conditions. The property has experienced three documented fire-related incidents (gas leak, unintentional fire, and smoke scare), though none resulted in civilian injuries.