155-157 Russ St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 155-157 Russ Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Daniel and Ruth Denardi, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2022, obtaining final inspection and Certificate of Final Completion after a $63,000 retrofit project, marking a significant achievement in seismic safety compliance.

The property has a documented history of addressing building code violations, including the removal of an unauthorized seventh unit in 2010 that prompted multiple safety concerns, such as lack of proper fire-resistant materials, plumbing, electrical work, and ventilation issues. This situation in 2007-2010 led to several enforcement actions, which were ultimately resolved through proper permitting and remediation work, including the removal of illegal electrical wiring and plumbing modifications. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and modernization, with earlier improvements including the installation of fire sprinklers (1991), comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for all units (1990), and repairs to address fire damage from 1990.

More recent issues have centered around building systems maintenance, with fire safety violations noted in 2017 regarding alarm system maintenance, extinguisher service, and sprinkler testing, all of which were subsequently abated. The property has faced regular challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding parking violations and blocked driveways, though these are typically addressed through standard enforcement channels. The most recent complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and public space management around the building, particularly concerning encampments and garbage removal, which have been marked as resolved through city services.