736 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 736 Commercial Street, owned by Connie Y Chan, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2008, the building was equipped with a fire sprinkler system in the basement, representing a key safety improvement. Between 2007-2008, substantial renovations were completed including remodeling of five bathrooms, three kitchens, installation of new furnaces, extensive electrical work (including 100 lights, 60 switches, multiple circuits, and 12 smoke detectors), and the addition of new partition walls in the basement.

The building had several compliance issues in 2005-2006, including a routine inspection that revealed multiple fire safety violations (such as problems with fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems), which were subsequently addressed by May 2005. There were also concerns about an unauthorized basement guest room, inadequate egress, and ventilation issues documented in 2000-2001, all of which appear to have been resolved. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues through the years, with the most recent documented concerns being primarily related to security and cosmetic matters. Since 2018, there have been several documented instances of graffiti on and around the building, with the most recent being in 2023.

The building has also required periodic permit renewals, as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2008 for renewing expired permits. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti and waste management concerns. A routine fire alarm systems inspection in late 2008 resulted in corrections being made by early 2009. While the building has experienced various operational challenges over the years, many of the significant safety issues identified in earlier inspections appear to have been addressed through the renovations and improvements made between 2007-2008, particularly regarding fire safety systems and general habitability.