590 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
590 8th Avenue is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by 590 8th Avenue LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 (cost: $25,850) to comply with current safety codes, and a complete reroofing project in September 2022 (cost: $43,927). The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (cost: $40,000) and has maintained compliance with fire safety requirements, though there have been recurring issues with fire escape access and emergency systems as evidenced by multiple fire complaints between 2006 and 2022 regarding alarms, extinguishers, and exits, all of which were corrected.
The property underwent substantial unit improvements in 2022, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 1, 4, and partial work in Units 10 and 11, though there were some compliance issues during construction that resulted in complaints about debris and dust in early 2022. Historical maintenance records show attention to building safety, including a sewer lateral replacement in 2017 and various structural repairs over the years. The building experienced several code violations in 2017 related to safety systems, which were promptly addressed by March 2017.
Recent maintenance patterns include regular responses to 311 calls for street cleaning and graffiti removal around the property. A recent complaint from March 2024 regarding boiler permit renewal was noted but appears to have been resolved by September 2024. The property has demonstrated a pattern of addressing maintenance and safety issues promptly, though some construction-related disruptions and safety system concerns have occurred periodically throughout its history.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 11 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1914 |
| Total area | 7539 sq ft |
| Floors | 3 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units |

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