1905-1907 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-unit residential building at 1905-1907 Ofarrell Street in the Western Addition neighborhood, owned by James Timbrell, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work since its construction in 1900. Most notably, between 2019-2020, the property received substantial updates including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (costing $50,000 combined), re-roofing work ($35,000), and plumbing system improvements including a new shower pan installation. The building has a documented history of fire safety system installations, including a sprinkler system added in 1991, but has experienced recurring fire safety issues in recent years, with multiple fire code violations issued between 2021-2024, particularly concerning alarm systems, extinguishers, and electrical hazards.

The property underwent significant renovations in 1990-1991, including a vertical and horizontal addition (though this permit ultimately expired) and revisions to rear deck work. The building's safety history includes routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2001, 2008, 2012, and 2018. A cluster of building violations was recorded in May 2008, addressing issues such as handrails, door security viewers, self-closing devices at exterior doors, and fire escape maintenance, though all were abated by June 2008.

Recent fire safety concerns are notable, with violations for alarm systems, extinguishers, and electrical hazards recorded as recently as November-December 2024, along with a sleeping area requirements violation from November 2023 that remains open. The building has experienced multiple false alarm incidents and system malfunctions related to its fire alarm system, with no reported civilian injuries from these incidents. Recent 311 calls regarding the property (from late 2024) primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues, rather than building-specific concerns.