65 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 21-unit, 3-story apartment building at 65 Liberty Street, owned by Hilda Namm 2012 Irrevoc Gift and constructed in 1965, has undergone significant recent upgrades, particularly in 2023, when it completed mandatory fire safety improvements, including the installation of new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas ($41,973) and the replacement of electrical wall heaters ($35,000) with new 220v units. The building previously completed important safety improvements such as a soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017 to comply with San Francisco's seismic requirements, demonstrating attention to structural safety. A history of maintenance and upgrade work includes multiple unit renovations between 2017-2022, covering kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems in various units (204, 206, 207, 304, and 407), with associated costs ranging from $22,000 to $40,000 per unit.

The building has faced several resident concerns over the past decade, including elevator outages (2018), intercom system failures (2021), and construction-related issues in 2017 that raised concerns about lead paint safety and work permit compliance. A significant complaint in 2012 reported unauthorized modifications to unit #103, though these issues were eventually addressed. More recently, the building received fire safety citations in late 2023 for sleeping area requirements and blocked exits, though these conditions were either corrected or abated promptly.

The property manager has initiated monthly fire safety inspections and completed the Tier 2 soft-story retrofit work. While there have been periodic maintenance issues, the building shows an ongoing pattern of addressing safety concerns and completing various upgrades, including recent work on the building's gas supply system and heating equipment. The property is currently in compliance with its soft-story retrofit requirements, and recent fire safety improvements were made to bring the building into compliance with current codes.