581 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103

581 Natoma Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in the South of Market neighborhood, built in 1907 and owned by Rex Chiu Hung & May Chan Ch. The building has undergone numerous repairs and renovations over the years, with significant work completed in 1998 including foundation work, basement repairs, and addressing dry rot issues. Prior to this, there were several repairs completed in the 1990s, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 1997, though some permits from this period expired.

The building has faced multiple housing code violations, particularly in 2004 and 2009, addressing issues such as egress obstructions, self-closing door requirements, fire safety, and stair repairs, all of which were subsequently abated. Earlier concerns from the mid-1990s included blocked fire escapes and various maintenance issues, with one complaint in 1996 noting multiple problems including leaks, inadequate heating, and security concerns. More recently, the property has experienced several infrastructure challenges, with a 2014 complaint regarding non-operational doors and gate security.

The building's immediate surroundings have seen ongoing maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to sidewalk cleaning needs, including instances of human or animal waste removal, though these are external to the building itself. A graffiti report from September 2023 is currently open and accepted, and there was a hazardous materials report in September 2023 regarding glass. The most recent interaction with Fire Safety occurred in February 2007 with a UL Cert Verification that was found to have no merit. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety issues over the years, it is noteworthy that many historical violations have been addressed and abated, though some recent building exterior concerns persist.