1635-1637 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115

1635-1637 Pierce Street is a three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Paul Boschetti Giampaolo. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active cluster of violations from 2024 related to building maintenance and safety, including problems with the alarm system, trash area cleanliness, and various structural concerns.

Recent complaints from early 2024 described water intrusion causing ceiling and wall damage, while another complaint from February 2024 reported issues with windows, including mold formation and ventilation problems. The building has undergone several major structural improvements, including emergency foundation replacement and partial lateral strengthening work in 2017 costing $35,000. A soft-story retrofit was also performed in 2017, though unexpected revisions were required for retaining wall dimensions and shear wall placement. Other significant maintenance work has included reroofing in 2017 ($26,500), various HVAC upgrades including a new furnace installation, and multiple bathroom renovations.

The property has a mixed record of addressing fire safety concerns, with several fire complaints over the years regarding systems like sprinklers, extinguishers, and alarms, though most have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." The building's plumbing and electrical systems have also received attention, with various repairs and upgrades documented through recent permits. Several historical issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints about hot water problems (2020-2022), electrical issues, and general building upkeep concerns. The most recent complaints about the building's condition and maintenance appear to be concentrated around 2024, with active violations still pending resolution. The property's commercial space at the ground level has been identified as having permitted legal occupancy, housing the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California.