559-561 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 559-561 Minna Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by General SF Holdings LLC and containing four units. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, there was an attempted unit addition in 2017 that was ultimately cancelled.

Between 2012 and 2013, the building underwent critical safety improvements, including the replacement of rear egress stairs (completed in 2012), electrical service upgrade (2005), and installation of new water heaters (2012). A series of building violations in 2001, including issues with interior surfaces, plumbing, and fire safety systems, were addressed and abated by 2013. More recent concerns include three fire code violations issued in 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements, sprinkler systems, and multiple fire safety issues, with one violation still open as of October 2023. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance issues, including reports of garbage, debris, and sidewalk defects near the property, as well as an open infestation complaint.

The building has experienced several false fire alarm incidents and system malfunctions over the years, though there have been no recorded civilian injuries from these events. Historical records show regular safety inspections and a few significant complaints, including a leaky roof in 2001 and a possible illegal unit investigation in 2008, both of which were resolved. The property underwent plumbing improvements in 2012 with the installation of two water heaters, and historical permits show various attempts at modifying the building's layout and systems, including efforts to legalize storage space in 2012. A recent sidewalk defect report from January 2025 noted missing bollard issues, though most other recent street cleaning and debris cases have been resolved.