1556 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 1556 Howard Street property is a three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Tony H. Lee and Sunny Yousun, and constructed in 1913. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being the replacement of 19 street-facing windows in 2010 at a cost of $6,400.

Historical records show a pattern of maintenance and safety upgrades, including bathroom and kitchen remodels, as well as addressing structural concerns such as hazardous stairs and landing replacement. In 1996, there were serious safety concerns when tenants reported collapsing exterior stairs, which ultimately led to multiple improvements through various permits. The building has experienced several health and safety inspections, with a routine inspection in 2003 revealing multiple violations related to self-closing doors, combustible storage in the garage, and unpermitted work, though these issues were resolved by February 2005.

Earlier concerns in the mid-1990s included heating problems and maintenance issues with stairs and handrails. More recent building management has focused on exterior maintenance, including a 2023 incident involving a malfunctioning alarm system. The property has generated numerous 311 calls between 2022 and 2024, primarily related to street cleaning issues such as graffiti removal, debris, and sidewalk maintenance, though these are typical for urban areas and not directly related to building conditions.