1539 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1539 Kirkham St in the Central Sunset, owned by the Cheung/Yang Family Trust 20 and constructed in 1956, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story structure, which included the installation of new steel moment frames, demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. Recent maintenance work includes an upcoming reroofing project scheduled for September 2024 with an estimated cost of $11,800.

The building has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. In July 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding the garage's ventilation problems and the absence of a fire alarm system, though these complaints are currently listed as not active. Historical violations from 2002, while now resolved, included issues with the back fire escape's lighting, egress obstructions, and smoke detector functionality.

A 2016 complaint regarding unpermitted work was also recorded. The property has been responsive to regulatory requirements, completing the required combustible materials correction in 2007 and subsequently receiving a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for its seismic retrofit work. A long-dormant 1985 permit to bring the building up to code expired without record of completion. The building's maintenance record shows attention to critical infrastructure updates, though some recent issues suggest ongoing monitoring of safety systems may be necessary.