20 Joice St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 20 Joice St in Downtown, built in 1914 and currently owned by the Soo Kuen Lee Survivor Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety updates over the past two decades. The most recent major work was completed in November 2022, when the electrical system was upgraded from fuse panels to breaker panels.

Prior to that, the building underwent various repairs between 2001 and 2013, including plumbing work in 2010 involving a 4-inch underground sewer main repair in the light-well, window replacements in 2006, and multiple unit-specific issues such as a non-working refrigerator and bathroom mold in 2013. The building has experienced several maintenance challenges, particularly during a concentrated period in 2006 when multiple violations and complaints were recorded, including issues with lead paint, plumbing problems, and interior surface maintenance. These violations, along with others from 2001 regarding drainage pipes and a rusty fire escape cable, have all been marked as not active and were generally resolved within reasonable timeframes.

Two fire alarm system complaints, one in 2007 and another in 2024, were also resolved with conditions corrected. The property's recent history shows regular maintenance attention, with the most pressing current issues being related to exterior waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris in 2024, and two blocked sidewalk complaints involving unlicensed scooters in late 2024. While these recent external issues are being addressed through city services, they do not directly impact the building's internal safety or maintenance systems.