318-320 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 50-unit, 6-story apartment building at 318-320 Turk Street, constructed in 1924, is currently managed by 318 Turk 17 LP and has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active fire damage case filed in October 2024 (202430328) and multiple recent elevator problems, with complaints in December 2023 (202317105), January 2024 (202417679), and a recent report from January 2025 regarding the elevator not working in a 7-plus story building. The building has undergone significant renovation work over the past few years, including major hallway and lobby renovations currently in progress (November 2024), facade repairs (October 2024), and numerous individual unit remodels between 2020-2021 involving kitchen and bathroom updates in units 102, 205, 301, 401, 404, 106, and 507.

The property has had recurring fire safety concerns, with violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher issues documented throughout 2023-2024. Recent tenant complaints in 2023 indicated serious maintenance and management issues, including non-functioning heating systems, elevator outages, and fire alarm problems. There have also been complaints about pest control (insects/rodents), garbage management, and security issues, particularly during periods when on-site management was reportedly absent.

Multiple building permits indicate ongoing maintenance and repair work, including plumbing system upgrades such as house trap replacement in May 2024, while historical violations from 2000-2018 show past issues with fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and other safety requirements that have since been resolved. While the building has undergone extensive renovations and improvements to individual units over the past few years, the persistent issues with fundamental building systems such as elevators, fire safety equipment, and management responsiveness suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident services. Recent permits totaling over $150,000 in work demonstrate ongoing investment in building improvements, particularly focusing on compliance with safety codes and general maintenance needs.