738 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 12-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 738 Stockton Street, owned by Christopher Yao, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant safety-related improvements over its history. Most notably, there have been recent fire safety upgrades, including a completed $45,520 fire alarm system upgrade in April 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and a modification in June 2023 that included updating the fire panel and devices to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building underwent a seismic safety retrofit in 1997 with the installation of steel frames, and in 2012, gas line repairs were completed for multiple units. However, there is currently an active violation regarding the building facade that was filed in August 2022 under the Building Façade Inspection & Maintenance Program, which requires regular inspections by a licensed architect or engineer. The building has experienced various safety-related issues over the years, including multiple fire safety violations in 2015 related to fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, and general fire safety compliance, though these were later abated.

A 2012 complaint regarding unsafe roofing work and several common area concerns were filed in 2015, and a violation was recorded in 2018 related to sprinkler service. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have predominantly concerned external issues such as garbage and debris, sewer odors, and encampments in the vicinity of the building, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to safety systems, with regular updates to fire alarm systems and prompt responses to identified violations, though the active facade inspection violation remains a notable concern.