230-242 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 113-unit apartment building at 230-242 Turk Street, owned by the Salvation Army and built in 2008, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing current concerns involve electrical problems, with multiple complaints in late 2023 and 2024 regarding hazardous wiring, inoperative electrical systems, and inadequate corridor lighting. The building has also faced recurring elevator access problems, particularly impacting disabled residents, as noted in a October 2023 complaint.

Recent maintenance work includes sound level testing in sleeping areas (2024) and the conversion of a pool area into a multi-purpose room (2021), along with various plumbing upgrades such as boiler replacements and backflow assembly installations between 2018-2021. The property has documented several building violations related to fire safety systems and window maintenance between 2019-2022, though these have been marked as not active. Tenants have reported persistent issues including cockroach infestations, inadequate hot water supply, low air ventilation, and problems with recycling program implementation.

The building's fire incident record shows multiple alarm activations and smoke detector events, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from October-November 2024 indicate ongoing noise disturbances and pest control issues. While the building has undergone various improvements and maintenance work, including HVAC upgrades and interior refurbishments, the pattern of recurring electrical, safety, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident services.