970 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 970 Bay Street in Russian Hill, owned by Bernard L Shain Revocable Living Trust, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the past decades. Most recently, in December 2023, the building completed an $18,000 upgrade to its fire alarm system, installing new low-frequency sounders to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements. The building is in compliance with the mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, having completed the $117,000 retrofit work and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) under Tier 3 designation.

Other notable improvements include a 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in 2015 and various routine maintenance issues addressed through building inspections. The building has experienced several safety-related incidents over the years, particularly concerning its boiler system. In 2004 and 2009, violations were recorded regarding the steam boiler's single-wall heat exchanger and operational permits, though these issues were subsequently abated.

Fire safety inspections in 2007-2008 noted problems with blocked exits and fire extinguishers, while a 2019 exit maintenance issue and a 2020 electrical systems complaint were either corrected or found to have no merit, respectively. The building has also had various maintenance and operational issues documented through 311 calls, including street cleaning, parking violations, sewer issues, and graffiti removal, all of which were resolved. While the building's historical records show past safety concerns, the completion of major safety upgrades and the resolution of most historical violations suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance and safety requirements.