700 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 31-unit apartment building at 700 Laguna Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Joel S & Justine R Coopersm, is an early 20th-century structure built in 1928. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the years, most recently completing a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023-2024 that included the installation of low-frequency sounders, new smoke detectors, pull stations, and monitoring equipment.

Importantly, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2) and has maintained fire safety compliance through regular inspections and corrections, though it has experienced periodic fire alarm system issues requiring attention (most recently in 2022 and 2019). The property has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety concerns, including a sewer line replacement in 2020 and several structural repairs in the early 2000s related to stucco damage and dry rot. While the building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and some violations (such as those involving fire escape maintenance and exit signage), these have generally been promptly addressed.

Recent complaints include a 2023 request for inspection regarding cleanliness and fire safety concerns, which was marked as not active. A pattern of graffiti and illegal postings has been noted in recent 311 calls from 2025, though these are external to the building itself. The building's history shows regular attention to safety systems and structural integrity, with most issues being resolved within reasonable timeframes.