23-27 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 23-27 Rausch Street, built in 1907 and currently owned by Hobson Trust, has experienced several significant events impacting safety and maintenance over its history. Most notably, in early 2011, the building was subjected to a comprehensive health and safety inspection that revealed multiple violations including structural hazards, security deficiencies, and fire safety issues - all of which were eventually abated by May 2012.

The building underwent some emergency structural work in 2011, including the installation of corrosion-resistant connectors at existing stairs to address previously identified violations requiring building permits. Between 2017 and 2020, there were multiple fire alarm system complaints, three of which were verified as unintentional activations with no fires or injuries reported. A concerning pattern of building issues emerged in 2007 when the property was boarded up and reportedly vacated due to fire damage, and there were earlier complaints in 2000 regarding excess tenants and sanitation problems.

More recently, the property has been the subject of numerous street-level service calls, particularly in late 2024, mainly relating to garbage and debris in the surrounding area, though these calls appear to relate to public space rather than building-specific issues. While there is an open investigation regarding potential unauthorized room additions for short-term rental use from 2023, the case was marked as "Closed - No Violation." Fire safety records show regular system checks and some cited violations for emergency lighting, fire extinguisher service, and sprinkler maintenance requirements in 2018, though similar issues were also noted in earlier years. The building's electrical system received an upgrade attempt in 2009 with a 200-amp panel installation, but this permit status is listed as "Expired." The property has maintained an active response to compliance issues, as evidenced by the completion of various corrective measures, though the number and frequency of violations over the years suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.