1930 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1930 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Friend Family LP and constructed in 1953, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $50,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Between 2004 and 2016, the property underwent substantial electrical upgrades, including a comprehensive rewiring project in 2012 that affected all units and common areas, installation of new panels, GFCI circuits, and replacement of outlets. Multiple units received individual improvements, including bathroom renovations in Unit #5 (2012) and extensive electrical work in Units #2, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, and #12.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues and resident concerns over the years, particularly between 2012 and 2016, including water damage, window casing rot, common area maintenance, and security system problems. Fire safety inspections between 2017 and 2024 identified various issues such as exit maintenance and sprinkler system concerns, though most were promptly corrected. The property has a history of responding to building violations and complaints, with the majority being addressed and closed, including past issues with fire escapes, combustible storage, and heating systems. Recent permits and maintenance records indicate ongoing attention to building upkeep, though there have been occasional complaints regarding encampments and street maintenance in the vicinity.

The building's permit history reveals several maintenance and improvement projects, including concrete slab repairs, dry rot remediation in various areas, and multiple bathroom and electrical system upgrades. The property's fire safety record shows mostly minor incidents, with no civilian injuries reported in fire-related situations. Recent history (beyond 2022) has shown fewer documented complaints or major maintenance issues, suggesting improved building conditions, though the most recent fire exit maintenance violation from March 2024 indicates ongoing attention to safety systems. The building's current status shows it has completed all major required upgrades, including the soft-story retrofit, and has received Certificates of Final Completion for significant work performed.