114-120 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 114-120 Jasper Place in Telegraph Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by Rrdm LLC, has a significant history of building and safety compliance issues, particularly regarding seismic retrofitting. The most pressing current concern is an active soft-story retrofit violation filed in September 2019, documenting the building's non-compliance with San Francisco's mandatory seismic retrofit program (Tier 3). While a soft-story seismic upgrade permit was initially obtained in 2018 with a cost of $100,000 to install shear walls and moment frames, the permit subsequently expired, and the work was not properly completed.

Recent building complaints from May 2024 have also emerged regarding an allegedly unauthorized outbuilding with plumbing and electrical installations between the main structure and rear building. The building has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including rear stair painting in 2005, but has experienced multiple code enforcement actions related to health and safety issues. A 2005 violation noted mold/mildew problems, and structural concerns were reported regarding a front room window and bathroom. Historical records show the building has been subject to regular housing inspections and routine monitoring, with attempts to address various maintenance and compliance issues.

The property has experienced typical urban neighborhood challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, including reports of amplified sound, waste cleanup, and parking violations, though these are not directly related to building conditions or safety. The building's historical records indicate a pattern of delayed responses to safety compliance requirements, with the most recent soft-story retrofit non-compliance status remaining a significant concern. The property's maintenance history shows attention to exterior upkeep, but some health and safety issues have required multiple inspections and violations to resolve. While the building has undergone some documented improvements, particularly in relation to the seismic retrofit program, the incomplete status of these mandatory upgrades represents the most significant current concern regarding building safety compliance.