1955 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1955 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights, managed by the Joan L Zentner Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its 1914 construction. Most notably, in 2025, the building is scheduled to upgrade its fire alarm system to comply with current codes, with similar electrical work already initiated in late 2024.

The property has seen substantial recent updates, including a $75,000 remodel of Unit #2 in 2019 featuring kitchen and bathroom upgrades, window replacements, and structural strengthening. The building underwent voluntary structural strengthening work in 2019, particularly at the southeast corner, and has maintained its infrastructure with a complete reroofing in 2015 and various plumbing improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with new gas lines in 2019. The building has experienced some historical compliance issues, notably with its boiler permits, showing repeated violations in the 2002-2020 period regarding permit renewals, though these were ultimately resolved.

A comprehensive routine inspection in 2002 revealed multiple violations ranging from fire safety to plumbing and electrical concerns, all of which were abated by September 2002. The property has maintained regular upkeep and modernization efforts, including addressing dry rot repairs in 2004 and various maintenance tasks such as adding outdoor GFCI outlets and relocating utility lines in recent years. Recent 311 calls (2024) primarily relate to street-level issues such as garbage cleanup and sidewalk maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting improved building upkeep in recent years.