1745 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1745 Franklin Street is a 4-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 1745 Franklin St LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations over the years, with significant activities focusing on individual unit upgrades between 2007-2011, including substantial kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 201, 202, 302, 303, 304, 403, 404, and 502, all featuring modernized electrical systems, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. The most critical recent development concerns the building's fire safety systems: a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade was completed in November 2023 at a cost of $50,000, replacing existing components with horn/strobes and installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, following a violation notice from May 2023.

The building's safety history shows regular fire alarm activations, mostly false alarms or system malfunction incidents, with no reported civilian injuries. Historically, the building faced several fire safety violations in 2000, including issues with the boiler operation permit and fire system maintenance, though these were promptly abated by June 2000. Recent building concerns include a sidewalk defect (reported November 2024) and various cleaning and maintenance requests throughout 2023-2024.

The property has undergone routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2013. Significant infrastructure work includes the 2015 installation of a new backflow device on the steam heating system. Planning records indicate recent dormer construction and window modifications, suggesting ongoing improvements to the building's structure and appearance. The building's electrical systems have been systematically upgraded over the years, with the most recent fire alarm system improvements demonstrating compliance with current safety standards.