1556 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 14-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1556 Great Hwy in the Outer Sunset, owned by Lutz Residual Trust and built in 1962, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed a seismic soft-story retrofit, demonstrating compliance with modern safety standards. Between 2022-2023, substantial interior renovations were performed in units 102, 202, and 203, including kitchen relocations and bathroom additions, with corresponding electrical and plumbing work completed in 2023.

The building has maintained its exterior through multiple siding projects, with vinyl siding installations documented in 2008 and 2010. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the mid-2000s and 2014, including water damage, ceiling problems, and mold concerns that were all officially abated by 2015. More recent fire safety inspections recorded three issues between 2021-2023 related to alarm systems, electrical systems, and hazardous materials, all of which were resolved.

Two carbon monoxide-related incidents were reported, though neither resulted in injuries. The building has a history of addressing infrastructure needs, as evidenced by the recent seismic retrofit and unit renovations, though it has faced periodic challenges with external cleanliness and parking enforcement, as shown in numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and blocked driveways. A remaining issue as of December 2024 involves a hanging tree limb that has been noted as an open concern.