43-47 Jasper Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, 1910 Telegraph Hill building at 43-47 Jasper Place, owned by Peter W Saltzman and Gioconda R, has undergone several significant structural and safety-related improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2019, the building underwent substantial voluntary seismic strengthening work costing $48,000, including foundation replacement and shear wall installation, along with plumbing improvements including new underground piping and laundry facilities. This followed earlier attempts at similar work in 2015 (withdrawn) and an upgrade proposal in 2016 that included adding a roof deck and laundry facilities.

The building experienced a concerning period of safety issues in 2017, including multiple fire code violations related to smoke alarms, storage of combustible materials, and construction debris, as well as problems with heating systems and unapproved electrical wiring. These violations were subsequently abated by June 2017. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing (1997) and stairway repairs (1997), while more recent records from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing issues with garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, though these are external to the building itself.

The property has had several routine inspections over the years, with most violations being resolved within a reasonable timeframe. There was also a complaint about excessive hoarding in 2014 that was addressed, and all known fire safety violations from 2017 have been officially marked as abated. The building's recent history suggests improved structural integrity following the 2019 work, though it experienced significant safety-related challenges in 2017 that required remediation through various permits and corrections.