204 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122

204 Hugo Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1914 and currently owned by Kai Yin & Shuet Ying Yip Ho, this apartment building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance updates in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade costing over $29,000 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel.

This followed several building violations in 2009 related to unauthorized construction work, security, and smoke detection issues, all of which were subsequently resolved. The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including facade repairs in 2008, brick archway replacement in 2009, and reroofing in 2003, demonstrating regular upkeep of the property's structural elements. Historical complaints from the late 1990s noted issues with a bathroom door and rear porch stability, but these were addressed and are no longer active.

The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti in recent years, particularly in 2023, with multiple incidents reported on both the building and adjacent sidewalk. There have also been some recent issues with city garbage cans overflowing in early 2023. A false fire alarm incident has been recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the building has experienced various housing and building inspection activities over the years, most recent compliance upgrades suggest improved attention to safety and building code requirements.