30-36 Roach St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 30-36 Roach Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, owned by the Garret & Anita Tom Trust, was constructed in 1915 and has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years. The most substantial improvements occurred in 2019, when the property received a comprehensive fire safety upgrade including a new sprinkler system throughout the first floor ($24,000) and a fire alarm system installation ($16,000) to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements.

The building also underwent a significant unit addition project in 2018 ($50,000) including the creation of new ADU units with complete infrastructure updates, followed by additional plumbing and electrical work in 2019-2020. Recent inspection records show a fire safety complaint in February 2023 regarding blocked exits and fire extinguishers, though these were found to have no merit upon investigation. Multiple street space permits were issued between 2019-2020, and the building has undergone regular maintenance and upgrading of systems including hydronic heating systems.

While there were several building violations noted in 2005 regarding smoke detectors, emergency exits, and wooden stairs, these were all promptly abated within approximately one month. The property has maintained active compliance with safety requirements, though there is occasional maintenance work required for external features, as evidenced by recent 311 calls for graffiti removal and general cleaning in 2023-2024. The most recent building-related issues have primarily involved exterior maintenance rather than internal safety concerns, with an emphasis on fire safety upgrades completed in recent years.