1028-1032 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1028-1032 Steiner Street, owned by Ayanian Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, most notably concerning structural integrity and building code compliance. The building is currently listed as "Non-Compliant" under the Soft Story Retrofit program (Tier 4), with active violations regarding expired permits from 2020 that required mandatory seismic retrofitting at a cost of $75,000.

There have been three documented complaints between 2022 and 2024 regarding a failing retaining wall and concerns about building leaning, particularly affecting adjacent property at 1040 Steiner Street. Additional serious issues emerged in 2016-2018, including reports of rotting support beams, dilapidated windows, and peeling paint raising lead exposure concerns.

A significant plumbing issue in 2022 involved an open ceiling hole that reportedly caused health concerns for residents, and multiple building violations from 2022 were related to interior surface damage, including ceilings and leaks which were eventually abated. While the building has undergone some maintenance work, including window replacements (2015) and water heater updates (2016), many critical safety and compliance issues remain unresolved, with multiple expired permits and active complaints regarding structural concerns as of 2024, including a complaint about the status of retrofitting work in July 2024. The building's history also shows attention to various building systems, with fire alarm system issues noted in 2011 and 2023, though both were marked as "Condition Corrected."