195 Alhambra St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 195 Alhambra Street in the Marina district, built in 1931 and owned by Pappas Peter B A & Sophie, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Major infrastructure upgrades include the installation of a private elevator with a one-hour rated shaft for Unit #3 in 2007 ($37,500), voluntary seismic strengthening of the front brick wall at the garage level in 2010 ($15,000), and most recently, a comprehensive hot water system upgrade in 2023 involving the replacement of storage tanks and boiler ($199,000).

The building has experienced several permit and compliance issues, particularly related to its boiler systems, with violations noted in 2020 regarding unpermitted operation of two boilers, though these were abated within weeks of being cited. The property has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including various unit-specific renovations (e.g., Unit #2 electrical and appliance upgrades in 2006, dry rot repair to a bay window in 2006, and kitchen renovations in 2005).

Multiple street space permits have been issued over the years, and several fire safety concerns have been addressed, including an alarm system violation in 2017 and a 2006 alarm system issue that took several years to resolve. The building's fire escape system has been a focus of attention, with violations recorded in 2016 and 2002 regarding maintenance and compliance requirements, though these were addressed and abated. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2023 and 2024, and there was one recent fire safety complaint in 2024 regarding exit maintenance that was promptly corrected.