301-395 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The property at 301-395 Buchanan Street is a three-story, 110-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1999, currently owned by Hayes Valley IV LP. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, with the most notable being a comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2020-2021 across multiple buildings (9-15), including new speakers, strobe lights, and smoke detectors. In 2023, a major solar panel installation was completed, consisting of three systems totaling over 100 kW, demonstrating the building's commitment to sustainable energy.

Recent boiler system upgrades were completed in 2024, with new hydronic boilers installed in buildings 9 and 12, replacing older equipment. The property has experienced recurring issues with fire safety compliance, including recent violations for sleeping area requirements (October 2023) and extinguisher maintenance (December 2022). Between 2018 and 2024, there were multiple fire safety complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers, though most were either corrected immediately or classified as duplicate complaints.

The building has had several maintenance and compliance issues in the past, including plumbing problems and various interior maintenance issues documented in 2016-2017, all of which were ultimately resolved. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to parking violations and noise complaints. The property has undergone substantial infrastructure improvements during its tenure, including plumbing upgrades, electrical work, and the installation of evacuation maps, indicating ongoing maintenance and safety compliance efforts by the management.