655 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 6-story, 34-unit multi-family residential building at 655 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1964, has undergone significant recent activity, particularly in 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple correction orders and violations related to unpermitted modifications, including the unauthorized installation of a roof deck at unit 501 and associated sliding door, which required subsequent permit work for removal and safety compliance in October 2023.

The building has also been the subject of several fire safety-related violations in 2023 and continues to have an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements as of November 2023. Other recent improvements include mandatory fire sprinkler installations in the trash room completed in October 2023, and various unit renovations between 2020-2022 involving comprehensive updates to kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems in units 404, 503, 506, and 606, demonstrating ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the property. The building has experienced recurring issues with unpermitted work, as evidenced by complaints and violations filed in 2022 and 2023 regarding unauthorized modifications and construction practices, sometimes involving concerns about safety and building code compliance.

Fire safety improvements have been a significant focus, with the installation of new fire alarm system components in 2019-2020 and recent fire sprinkler requirements. The property has undergone various unit conversions and improvements under the ADU program, adding additional living spaces and modernizing existing facilities. Recent inspection records also indicate several active compliance issues that remain to be fully addressed, particularly regarding fire safety equipment and building code requirements, though many previous violations and complaints have been resolved through completed permit work.