3221 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 3221 Buchanan Street property is a three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1948 in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years.

Most recently, in March 2023, the building received fire safety violations for blocked exits and extinguisher service requirements, though these were subsequently abated. The building has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations documented between 2007 and 2023 relating to fire extinguishers, exit maintenance, and obstructions. In January 2003, the property faced multiple violations including sanitation issues, fire safety concerns (such as egress obstruction and garbage receptacle placement), and various building code violations, all of which were abated by March 2003.

Recent improvements include a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2018, along with associated plumbing upgrades. The building has experienced periodic issues with driveway blocking and garbage concerns in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2025. The property's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure needs, including reroofing work in 1996 and various plumbing upgrades, though the building's age and history of violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.