1711 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1711 Mason Street in Russian Hill, owned by Francis Joseph Sperisen III, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, the building faced multiple violations related to building safety and maintenance, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, heating system, and several regulatory compliance issues, though these were abated by March 2024. A concerning complaint from January 2024 documented heating system problems, including one wall heater being disconnected by PG&E due to carbon monoxide emissions and a history of gas leaks, along with tenant access issues to storage units.

The building has undergone several major works, including a $27,000 reroofing project completed in 2021 and the recent replacement of two wall furnaces in March 2024. Maintenance history shows repeated attention to roofing issues in the 1990s, dry rot repairs in 1994, and various system updates including water supply and fire sprinkler work. The property has a documented history of fire alarm system activations, though typically these were false alarms or system malfunctions, with one genuine violation related to sprinkler system service in 2022. The building's infrastructure has received periodic attention, with records showing electrical meter installations in 2009, plumbing repairs including a water supply leak in 2022, and routine inspections by housing services.

Maintenance requests and violations from January 2024 included issues with heat, fire safety systems, and various building documentation requirements, though these were subsequently addressed. The property's environment has faced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning and waste removal, though these were external to the building itself. While historical permit records show regular maintenance activities, the concentration of recent violations and maintenance issues, particularly related to heating systems and safety requirements, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance. However, it's worth noting that all identified violations from early 2024 have been marked as abated by March 2024, indicating that corrective actions were taken to address these concerns.