731-749 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The property at 731-749 Commercial Street is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Charity Cultural Services C. The building has undergone several accessibility improvements in 2022-2024, including the installation of automatic door openers and related signage as part of the Accessible Business Entrance Program. Significant recent improvements include a new fire alarm system installation in 2022 (comprising 11 low-frequency horns), a complete reroofing project in 2022 costing $38,000, and various electrical upgrades for the fire alarm system.

The building has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, though historical records show several permit suspensions and cancelled permits between 2010-2015, primarily related to accessibility modifications and convenience steps between adjacent storefronts. Recent maintenance issues have been addressed promptly, including multiple 311 calls for street and sidewalk cleaning in 2023/2024, although these were primarily related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The building experienced routine safety inspections and fire alarm system tests in 2023/2024, with no significant violations or safety concerns noted.

Historical violations from 2002-2005, including issues with fire extinguishers, fire escape maintenance, and a central alarm system, were all resolved by December 2002. The property has a section 106 review status related to historic preservation compliance, with previous concerns about unapproved doorway alterations that were subsequently addressed. The most recent fire-related complaint in March 2024 was determined to have no merit, and there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents at the property. The building's utilities and infrastructure systems have been regularly maintained, with documented work including plumbing upgrades (handicapped restrooms, floor drains) and electrical system improvements to meet current standards.