298 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117

298 Pierce Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Giampaolo Boschetti. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with the most recent upgrades completed in 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating the fire panel and devices. The building underwent significant safety-related improvements in 2019, when multiple violations were addressed, including repairs to stairs, lighting improvements, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm installations.

A concerning pattern of fire alarm system malfunctions is documented, with multiple system activations recorded between 2018 and 2024, though none resulted in civilian injuries or actual fires. Recent maintenance history shows attention to both building safety and infrastructure, including a completed sewer lateral upgrade in December 2023 and staircase repairs in 2019. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, including a common areas complaint filed in August 2023 that is currently marked as active.

Historical complaints from 2019 revealed various building system deficiencies, including heating, lighting, and fire safety concerns, all of which were subsequently addressed. Planning records indicate some attempts to modify the property's parking situation, with one proposal denied in 2018, though street space permits were issued in 2016. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections, and while many past violations have been resolved, the active common areas complaint suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.