3200-3214 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3200-3214 Buchanan Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Ito Mihoko, was built in 1906 and has undergone several significant upgrades and repairs over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2018-2020, addressing both residential and commercial areas to comply with San Francisco building codes.

Recent safety improvements include a voluntary system replacement with mandatory low-frequency horns upgrade in 2023 (currently suspended) and a new fire alarm panel with smoke detectors and wireless communicators installed in October 2023. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2007, when multiple violations were recorded related to an unpermitted furnace installation, disconnected vent connectors, and inadequate lighting and handrail conditions, though these were abated by August 2007. Subsequent improvements included a reroofing project in 2016, bathroom and kitchen upgrades in 2012, and various electrical and plumbing improvements.

Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 show recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property and nearby areas, as well as several parking violations. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, though none resulted in fires or civilian injuries, including some malicious false alarms and one cooking fire incident. The soft-story retrofit work has been completed and certified, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements.