2810 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2810 Franklin St in Cow Hollow, built in 1926, is currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016-2017 at a cost of $100,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance issues have emerged, including an active violation as of August 2024 concerning an unpermitted boiler operation, which is the second such violation for this equipment since 2016.

The building has experienced several substantial maintenance challenges over the years, including significant water damage incidents in 2014 when pipe failures flooded multiple units and the garage, and multiple fire safety violations in 2015 related to fire escape maintenance, garbage storage, and fire proofing materials, though these were subsequently abated. The property has undergone various improvements including window replacements, reroofing work, and plumbing upgrades such as a new booster heater installation in 2014. Recent maintenance records from 2023-2024 show ongoing issues with the building's exterior and surroundings, with multiple reports of garbage and debris concerns along with graffiti, though these issues are primarily street-level and sidewalk-related.

The building has maintained its basic structural and safety requirements through regular inspections and remediation efforts, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and various abated violations. Historical records indicate routine maintenance and upgrades, including window replacements and roofing work, with most permits being properly followed through to completion. The building's management has historically responded to violations and complaints, though there have been recurring issues with the boiler permit compliance that remains unresolved as of the latest inspection in 2024.