151-161 Joice St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 12-story multi-family residential building at 151-161 Joice Street in Nob Hill, owned by Mei Lun Yuen, was constructed in 1982 and contains 185 units. The building has a concerning history of fire code violations, with multiple citations issued between 2017 and 2024, including recent issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems in December 2024 and sleeping area requirements in November 2023, both of which resulted in violations being issued.

The property underwent significant safety system updates in the late 2000s, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2007 (costing $35,000) and a subsequent electrical FA test in 2010. Most recently, in April 2023, the building underwent sound level testing in sleeping areas to verify compliance with San Francisco Fire Code Section 1103.7.6.1. The building's maintenance record shows several completed projects, including reroofing work in 1998, though this permit has since expired.

Housing inspection routine checks were conducted in 1999, 2007, and 2011, all of which were resolved on the same day they were filed. The property has faced some environmental challenges in recent years, with multiple 311 calls between 2024 and 2025 regarding garbage, debris, and encampments in the surrounding area, though these were primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The building's fire safety systems appear to require ongoing attention, as evidenced by the pattern of violations and the recent inspection work conducted in 2023.