3040 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123

This three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located at 3040 Franklin Street in the Marina neighborhood was built in 1925 and currently has several significant updates and ongoing maintenance needs. Most recently, in August 2023, the building underwent a fire alarm system replacement costing $36,380, followed by a more comprehensive electrical upgrade in February 2024 to replace and add fire alarm devices and sounders. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $100,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

There have been multiple window replacement projects throughout the building between 2018 and 2022, including the recent replacement of nine windows in Unit #204, ensuring improved energy efficiency and maintaining building aesthetics. The property has a history of heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat recorded between 2000 and 2022, although most recent heating system elements appear to be functioning properly. A significant exterior safety concern was addressed in late 2022 when a stationary ladder touching the ground at the back of the building was reported and subsequently removed.

Most recently, in August 2024, a complaint was filed regarding a damaged exterior tradesman door with holes potentially creating a safety hazard. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, including roofing work in 2010, seismic bracing, and various plumbing and electrical modifications. While there have been several past violations related to fire safety, security, and heating requirements, these issues were generally addressed and abated. The property achieved its Tier 3 soft-story compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, and recent fire safety inspections have shown either "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit" findings, indicating improved overall safety compliance.