10 Capra Way, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 10 Capra Way in the Marina, owned by the Thomas & Amy Mecham Family, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building has successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 4 soft-story property, which included the installation of plywood shear walls and steel moment frames in 2017.

Recent major work includes a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current safety standards, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and compatible devices with a new fire alarm control panel. The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with violations documented for sleeping area requirements, extinguisher maintenance, and fire escape conditions between 2007 and 2023, though most have been subsequently corrected. The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades to individual units, including a significant bathroom and kitchen remodel in Unit 201 in 2017, window replacements in multiple units, and HVAC system updates with new boiler installations in 2014 and 2017.

Historical issues included unauthorized unit concerns from 2002, which were addressed, and various violations related to heating systems and fire escape maintenance, all of which were eventually abated by 2017. There has been a noticeable pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple citations issued between 2024 and 2023 for vehicles blocking driveways, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area. The building's management has generally responded to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the completion of numerous building permits for both general maintenance and specific unit renovations, though some historical compliance issues indicate occasional delays in addressing building codes and safety requirements.