2855 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 3-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 2855 Pierce Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Allen L Recht, has undergone significant recent safety upgrades, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system improvement completed in November 2023 at a cost of $48,443 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building has seen substantial unit improvements in recent years, with three units (9, 10, and 12) receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2020-2021, and several major system upgrades including a new hot water heater installation in 2012 and boiler replacement in 2008.

The building has faced some maintenance challenges, including a 2014 dry rot repair, multiple fire safety violations in 2018 that were successfully abated by October 2019, and recent sewer-related issues in November 2023 involving flooding and a sewer backup that were promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. Historical records show the building has undergone regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, with attention to both unit-specific improvements and building-wide systems.

The property experienced a tenant buyout in December 2018 for $12,000, and has had various routine inspections and compliance matters addressed, including repairs to the fire escape ladder and carbon monoxide detector installation in 2018-2019. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning, rubbish removal, and minor maintenance matters, with one ongoing noise complaint noted as of June 2024. The building's management has generally responded to building violations and maintenance issues in a timely manner, with most historical complaints showing resolution through appropriate corrective actions.