472-474 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 472-474 3rd Street in South Beach, owned by Merritt 6th Avenue LLC, is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1907. The building has undergone significant commercial renovations in recent years, including a substantial $80,000 tenant improvement project in 2018 for a restaurant space ("Hakashi"), along with various related electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling over $15,000.

Important safety improvements were carried out in 2017, including voluntary seismic upgrades with new anchor bolting and post base connections, as well as structural sidewalk safety assessments. The building has maintained active compliance with health and safety regulations, though there are two open fire violations as of September 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and standpipe issues, along with a recorded fire escape violation from 2019 that was resolved in December of that year. The property has experienced some recurring issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024), primarily related to garbage and debris, blocked sidewalks, and encampments, though most of these cases were resolved promptly.

The building underwent a significant tenant buyout in 2018, with one unit vacated for $100,000. Recent commercial activity includes approval for a Type 41 ABC license and health permits for various restaurant uses, indicating active management and use of the commercial space. While there have been various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including electrical service upgrades and plumbing work, the most pressing current concerns appear to be the open fire violations that were issued in late 2024.