3151 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3151 Franklin Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by the Mohamed & Celia Ahmed Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1923. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 to improve seismic safety, and has maintained attention to fire safety systems with recent improvements including a fire alarm upgrade in 2022 costing $15,800 that included new panels, horns, and wireless communication equipment.

The building has consistently addressed maintenance needs, including substantial plumbing work in 2013 with water main replacement and backflow prevention assembly installation, and electrical upgrades such as a new 400A service installation in 2006. The property experienced multiple inspection-related issues in 2003 that were resolved by 2013, including violations related to fire safety, heating systems, and egress obstructions, though these are no longer active. A bathroom and kitchen remodel was completed in 2009, and there has been ongoing attention to parking enforcement in the surrounding area, with numerous citations issued for driveway blocking between 2024-2025.

Recent 311 calls suggest persistent issues with driveway access, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent fire and safety concerns were addressed promptly, with the 2021 alarm system violation being corrected, and the building now holds a completed soft-story retrofit certification. The property has maintained regular maintenance and upgrades to infrastructure systems, including electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, demonstrating responsiveness to both regulatory requirements and resident needs.