2620-2624 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, the three-story multi-family residential building at 2620-2624 Franklin Street was constructed in 1900 and contains 6 units plus retail space. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a comprehensive soft-story retrofit completed in 2016 at a cost of $100,000, which included both residential and commercial portions and brought the building into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Other major maintenance work has included rear stair repairs in 2002 ($12,000), kitchen renovations in 1996, and roofing work in 1994.

The building's safety record shows prompt resolution of most violations, including a cluster of building and fire safety issues identified in 2001-2003 involving stairs, fire extinguishers, gas meter instructions, and security features, all of which were abated by September 2003. Recent activity at the property has included several maintenance and environmental issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris cleanup needed around the property in 2024, along with recent noise concerns and tree maintenance requirements. The building has experienced typical urban incidents such as graffiti (resolved in August 2024) and occasional emergency responses, though none involving civilian injuries.

Historical violations from 2001-2003 related to building safety were addressed appropriately, and more recent inspections have not revealed any persistent safety concerns. The property is currently owned by Jack&lam Miu Heung Chan Lvg, and all major structural safety requirements, including the mandatory soft-story retrofit program, have been completed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to safety and compliance requirements, with most recent issues primarily relating to routine urban maintenance rather than structural or safety concerns.