925 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 925 Howard Street, owned by the Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units with retail space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including the recent completion in 2021 of replacing the rear stair as a required second means of egress and the installation of a low energy operator at the entrance in 2019.

Historical records show various maintenance work, including a furnace installation in 2004, reroofing in 1994, and kitchen remodeling in 1988. A gas leak repair was completed in 2012, and there have been multiple fire alarm system activations recorded, most recently in February 2023.

Of particular concern are recent fire safety violations issued in September 2024, with multiple open citations related to fire escape maintenance, electrical conditions, door hardware, and fire command center features, among others. The building also experienced a notable number of encampment-related incidents and sanitation issues in early 2025, including multiple reports of human waste and encampments in the vicinity. The property has maintained an active response to building maintenance and safety requirements, though the recent cluster of fire safety violations suggests a need for focused attention to fire safety systems and emergency features.