591-599 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 591-599 Guerrero St, owned by Shegoian Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and accessibility improvements since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofits for both its residential and commercial floors in 2018, with associated upgrades to the fire alarm system in 2020 costing over $80,000 combined. The property has experienced recent compliance issues, with violations filed in June 2023 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance, though these were abated by August 2023.

The building previously faced challenges with unauthorized modifications, including an ATM installation in 2012 that led to violation proceedings, and concerns over a cell phone tower installation in 2006 that triggered complaints about tenant notification. Accessibility improvements were made in 2018 to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance Program, including ramp installations and storefront modifications. The property has a generally good record of addressing safety concerns, with most fire-related incidents being routine activations or false alarms (including six documented incidents for smoke/CO detection).

Historical records show proper attention to building systems, with fire extinguisher and alarm system issues being promptly corrected in 2021 and 2007 respectively. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls (2024-2025) regarding graffiti, illegal parking, and street cleaning issues, though these are external to the building itself. Planning records confirm various modifications to storefronts and business licenses, including the continuation of a grocery use at the property. While the building is now in compliance with major safety requirements such as the soft-story retrofit program (Tier 4, Work Complete), its maintenance history reveals periods of reactive instead of proactive management, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and compliance issues.