2849 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2849 Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Penpro LLC, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018-2019, which included seismic improvements costing $125,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

Recent safety enhancements include the installation of 7 low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2021 to meet fire code requirements, along with various electrical upgrades such as increasing the main service from 100 amps to 200 amps and rewiring multiple units between 2020-2021. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most concerning being plumbing problems in 2021 involving sewage leakage into the backyard that reportedly remained unresolved for several days. Previous complaints from 2004 highlighted various building concerns including rotted wood stairs, mold issues, and electrical problems.

The property has also undergone several renovation projects, including kitchen and bathroom modifications, and more recently, the replacement of rear stairs. While the building has faced multiple violations and complaints over its history, most have been addressed or resolved, including past fire safety concerns and security issues. Recent 311 calls have mostly concerned exterior maintenance matters, such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023.