170-174 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 18-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 170-174 Turk Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by 174 Turk St LLC, has experienced several significant plumbing, electrical, and fire safety system updates over the past decade. Recent activities include a filed permit in March 2024 for ground level sleeping area testing and an issued electrical permit in May 2024 for fire alarm system upgrades across 9 floors. The building has undergone multiple fire safety system improvements, including a 2016 voluntary fire system replacement with new control panel and detectors, though it has ongoing fire safety violations as of 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements and standpipe maintenance.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues requiring attention, particularly in 2007-2008 when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently abated, including problems with floor coverings, emergency egress obstruction, and fire alarm systems. More recent concerns include an active complaint from 2015 regarding unauthorized access through fire exit stairs and a 2024 general maintenance complaint. The building's mechanical systems have been updated over the years, with records showing replacement of the steam boiler (2015), water heater (2022), and backflow system (2022).

Multiple fire-related incidents have been recorded, though they primarily consist of false alarms or unintentional detector activations with no reported civilian injuries. The property has had occasional infrastructure challenges, including elevator outages in 2008 and various plumbing and heating system repairs. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues outside the building, including garbage removal and parking enforcement matters.