2 Hugo St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2 Hugo Street in the Inner Sunset, owned by Paulson Michael D & Eng Sus, has a significant history of safety-related issues, particularly during the early 2000s. Of particular concern are four active fire-related violations from April 2003, including problems with fire proofing, combustible storage, and fire extinguisher maintenance, along with building safety issues involving stairs, which have not been resolved despite multiple notices. A July 2003 violation regarding unsafe roof access stairs with illegal risers and lack of guardrails was documented as an "unsafe building" complaint and remains active.

The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments, including a complete re-roofing in 2016 costing $22,700, and various residential improvements such as the installation of a tankless water heater, bathroom window upgrade to glass block, and kitchen/bathroom remodel in unit #2 during the late '80s and early '90s. Recent technology upgrades include a 120-volt wiring installation for pilot igniter for a domestic hot water heater in 2009. The property has experienced three fire incidents according to record - two carbon monoxide detector activations (one due to malfunction and one with no CO detected) and one intentionally-caused building fire, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

While the building has had routine housing inspections and some typical maintenance issues (documented through 311 calls) have been addressed, including multiple parking violations and sidewalk issues due to overgrown trees, the most pressing concerns remain the unaddressed safety violations from 2003. In terms of recent activity, there are no recorded violations or major safety issues from 2010 onward, with most recent permits showing regular maintenance and standard repairs. However, the active violations from 2003 represent an ongoing compliance issue that has persisted for over two decades, with multiple documented attempts to address structural and safety concerns, particularly regarding stairs and fire safety systems.