2030 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2030 Franklin Street is a 4-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, containing 18 units and owned by the Ordano Family Ltd Partnership. Built in 1923, this apartment building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between 2022-2024. Notably, there were multiple fire safety violations documented, including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, emergency lighting, and documentation requirements, with the most recent violations from December 2024 still showing as open.

In 2021, the building faced serious safety concerns regarding a rotting balcony that supported a fire escape ladder, leading to repairs in 2021-2022, though this followed a history of fire escape maintenance issues from previous years. The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments, including a new roof installed in 2022 costing $40,000, and more recent plumbing work in October 2023 involving backflow replacement. Historical records indicate various improvements and repairs over the years, such as boiler replacements in 2018, electrical upgrades in 2004 (including new meter enclosures), and bathroom renovations in 1990.

However, the property has a recurring pattern of complaints regarding heating systems and building management issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and management responsiveness noted between 1999-2003. The presence of eight fire safety violations between 2019-2024, particularly those related to emergency systems and documentation, suggests ongoing challenges with building safety compliance. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily related to external maintenance matters such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, though these are generally routine urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns.