319-323 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 319-323 Union Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Smith Jv & Br, was constructed in 1912 and contains three units. The building has undergone several significant renovation projects in recent years, with major work completed in 2016 including a substantial $200,000 project that involved structural improvements such as replacing wood columns with steel moment frames in the garage, roof deck replacement, and interior improvements to unit #319. This 2016 renovation also encompassed electrical rewiring of unit 319 and building service upgrade, plumbing updates including new furnaces and water heaters, and bathroom renovations.

The building experienced some safety-related issues in 2005, when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety equipment, handrails, and emergency exiting, though these were all abated by April 27, 2005. More recent concerns have emerged, including two fire hazard reports in July and August 2021, both of which were closed with conditions corrected. The building underwent various structural maintenance work in 2017, including repair of dry rot in the rear stairs for $3,500.

Several violations and complaints were documented in 2016 regarding the roof deck construction, including allegations of work beyond the permitted scope and installation of an oversized deck surround, though these were ultimately marked as not active. The property has also seen various infrastructure improvements over the years, including multiple window installations (1998 and 2001), bathroom and kitchen remodels, and a sewer line replacement in 2010. Historical issues include water intrusion problems documented in 2011 affecting the foundation, and exterior peeling paint noted in 2011, though these were subsequently addressed.