1304 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1304 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, built in 1924, has undergone significant improvements and modifications in recent years under the ownership of Ralston Bridge Lombard LLC. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2022 (classifying as Tier 3) after several revisions to the shear wall placements, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

In 2023, the building implemented a thorough fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current safety codes, which included multiple installations of new notification systems and horns, with the most recent work completed in November 2023. Recent renovations have included substantial unit improvements, particularly in Unit 11 in early 2023, which received a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel, including new appliances and fixtures, along with electrical system upgrades. The building has also seen attempts to expand its housing capacity, with a proposed construction of three new residential units (ADUs) in the garage space valued at $450,000, though this permit status remains "Issued" since 2020.

Historical records indicate past compliance issues, including boiler permit violations in 2006-2011 and various fire safety concerns, though these have been addressed and resolved. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, with a 2023 complaint about unpermitted work and contractor behavior, though most recent work appears to be properly permitted. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to exterior street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, rather than building-specific problems.