348-354 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 18-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 348-354 Francisco Street, built in 1907, has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2015, which included seismic reinforcement, foundation anchoring, and plywood wall installations at a cost of approximately $159,500. The building, owned by 350 Francisco LLC, has also addressed various maintenance and safety concerns, including a 2018 sewer trap replacement, multiple street space permits in 2017, and various plumbing improvements such as bathtub and kitchen sink drain repairs.

Fire safety has been a recurring element of building maintenance, with the most recent violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, following earlier issues in 2016 concerning exit maintenance, blocked exits, and illumination requirements - all of which were subsequently abated. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and resident safety, with past issues including a 2004 repair of stucco damage from a vehicle impact, 2005 repairs to address dry rot in stairs, and a 2006 reroofing project.

Historical housing inspections from 2001, 2005, 2008, and 2011 were all resolved, and while there were some routine violations in 2005 related to stairs and smoke detectors, these were promptly addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with city requirements, including the completion of numerous building permits for various repairs and improvements, and all soft-story retrofit work has been certified as complete under Tier 4 requirements. Recent neighborhood activity has included routine 311 calls primarily related to external issues such as graffiti and street defects, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.