188-218 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 6-story, 330-unit Alta Laguna apartment building at 75-95 Laguna Street, constructed in 2016, has experienced several significant issues that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there was an active complaint in 2018 regarding disabled access concerns when an ADA ramp was eliminated, affecting at least two tenants' ability to exit the building without assistance. In 2020, there were multiple concerning incidents, including prolonged elevator outages affecting mobility-impaired residents, window water intrusion problems, and reports of mold in unit 225.

The building underwent some improvements in 2018 with the installation of fire egress doors, and in 2021, there was work done to upgrade the ERRC BDA head end unit and antenna. More recent building maintenance issues have included a 2021 complaint about window assemblies and operations, security concerns with door locks, and various 311 calls related to the property, including recent reports about outdated ADA seating and vegetation issues in 2024. The building has had multiple periods of maintenance and accessibility challenges throughout its relatively short history.

While many of the older violations from 2020-2021 have been marked as not active, they indicate a pattern of building maintenance issues, particularly regarding amenities like elevators and windows. Recent permits show ongoing attention to building systems and safety upgrades, though the frequency of maintenance-related complaints suggests this remains an area requiring continued attention. The building has also been subject to various 311 calls regarding parking violations, graffiti, and shared spaces concerns, suggesting some ongoing community and management engagement with neighborhood issues.