3255 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 3255 Laguna Street in the Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its recent history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) with seismic improvements costing $180,000, and notifications of non-compliance were formally abated in 2023.

The property has received attention to safety systems, including a substantial fire alarm system upgrade in 2018 ($18,800) to meet San Francisco Fire Code requirements, though minor fire safety complaints have persisted, including a 2024 sprinkler system complaint with "No Merit" disposition. Recent maintenance updates include the March 2024 replacement of the domestic hot water boiler, completed plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2015, and various structural improvements dating back to the 1980s. The building has experienced some concerning events affecting resident experience, including a 2021 incident involving falling Spanish roof tiles that posed potential public safety concerns, and a 2022 complaint regarding scorch marks from a fire incident.

Multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024-2025) have been recorded for issues such as garbage debris, though these appear to be primarily related to street cleaning concerns rather than building maintenance issues. The property has undergone regular housing inspections, with most violations promptly addressed, including a paint weatherproofing issue from 2022 that was resolved in 2023. Historical records show consistent attention to building maintenance, with significant work completed on windows (2002), roofing (2003), and various structural repairs throughout the building's history, indicating an ongoing commitment to maintaining safety and habitability standards.