3436 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3436 Pierce Street in the Marina neighborhood has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) at a cost of $150,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Other major structural improvements include reroofing work completed in 2016 ($28,800) and multiple unit-specific renovations, particularly in 2007-2008 when apartments #5, #9, and #12 received kitchen and bathroom remodels. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple fire-related complaints between 2010 and 2024 concerning alarm systems, extinguishers, and exit maintenance, though most were resolved or found to have "No Merit" upon investigation.

A notable violation in 2015 involved an unpermitted boiler operation, which was abated in early 2016 along with various fire safety violations including handrail repairs and fire proofing concerns. While recent history (2021-2024) shows primarily external issues such as parking violations and street encampments, the building's infrastructure improvements and completion of the soft-story retrofit represent significant progress in maintaining building safety and habitability.