151 Austin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 151 Austin Street, built in 1992 and currently owned by Phillip Jay Boersma Revocable Trust, has experienced several significant fire safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, there have been multiple fire safety violations including problems with sleeping area requirements, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance. The building underwent a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 costing approximately $42,671, which included the installation of new detectors, horns, strobes, and monitoring equipment.

However, as of March 2023, there are several active building violations related to fire safety equipment maintenance, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher tagging, gas shutoff tools, and compliance affidavits. The property has a history of responding to and addressing various structural and safety concerns, including a significant 2002 project involving shoring and underpinning work at a neighboring property. Recent complaints from 2019-2025 indicate some ongoing maintenance and accessibility challenges, such as difficulties with an inward-opening metal gate and issues with common area maintenance.

The building's fire safety record shows frequent unintentional alarm activations, though there have been no recorded civilian injuries from these incidents. The property has also experienced some infrastructure work during its history, including reroofing in 2002 and various tenant improvements. While some past violations have been promptly addressed and abated, the current active violations related to fire safety equipment maintenance and compliance requirements suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining safety systems and documentation.