3225 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3225 Laguna Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Mecham Family Ltd Partnership, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1926. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2017, which included installing plywood shear walls and steel moment frames at the ground floor, along with foundation improvements costing $104,000. Recent safety improvements include a $34,770 fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024 to meet current fire code requirements.

The property has had several individual unit renovations, most notably Unit 12's comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2017 ($30,000), and a current permit filed in 2024 to convert an existing kitchen into a bedroom in Unit 2. The building's maintenance history shows periodic challenges with systems requiring attention, including a concerning heat outage complaint in 2017 where residents reported inconsistent heating over multiple days. The property has a history of code violations and complaints primarily relating to safety systems, including multiple fire-related citations in 2016 regarding fire proofing, door repairs, and egress obstructions, though these appear to have been resolved.

The building also faced plumbing issues apparent in historical complaints, including a significant water leak incident in 2000, and violations related to boiler operation permits in 2004 and 2010, which were ultimately abated. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2023 have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement, indicating no immediate internal building concerns. The most recent building modifications and repairs suggest ongoing attention to maintaining and upgrading safety systems, though it's worth noting that some historical violations and complaints show a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required consistent remediation.