956 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 956 Pierce Street in Alamo Square, owned by Andrews Harry H III Trust T, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (while being classified as a Tier 3 building) at a cost of $25,000, and in 2022, a new Peerless steam boiler was installed to replace the old oil steam boiler. However, the building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety compliance issues, particularly during 2016-2017, when multiple violations were recorded regarding heating system deficiencies, window repairs, security features, and fire escape maintenance.

These violations were officially abated by February 2017. A series of fire safety violations related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems have been documented between 2008 and 2021, all of which were corrected. Recent inspection records from 2023 identified the need for fire extinguisher date tags and compliance affidavit documentation, which were subsequently addressed.

The building's recent history shows some recurring maintenance patterns, including multiple complaints about heating system functionality, particularly during winter months, and periodic issues with fire safety equipment that required attention. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades, including reroofing in 1997 and stair repairs in 2000, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways near the property, though these are external to the building's operations. The combination of completed retrofits, such as the soft-story upgrade and new boiler installation, along with the addressing of safety violations through regular inspections, suggests the property is maintaining compliance with current building codes, though historical patterns indicate periodic attention is required to maintain optimal building systems and safety features.