791-793 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 791-793 O'Farrell Street is a three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, currently owned by Fard Abbas. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades over its history, including a $35,000 installation of metal fire escapes and ladders to the roof in 2019, and seismic upgrades worth $75,000 completed in 1999. However, the building has faced recurring safety and code compliance issues.

In 2019, multiple violations were documented relating to egress, fire safety, and drainage, all of which were abated by September 2019. More recent concerns include a complaint from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which has been designated as an open violation. The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, primarily involving false alarms and smoke detector activations, with one recorded fire incident where the cause was listed as "under investigation," though fortunately with no civilian injuries.

Recent maintenance issues have emerged, including a 2022 complaint regarding mailbox access that affected mail delivery, and a construction without permit complaint from 2019 that remains active as of the latest records. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood is reflected in numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning issues, particularly concerning garbage and debris, with multiple reports in early 2025. While many historical complaints and violations have been resolved, the building's recent history shows both persistent and emerging maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems and building access features.