348-352 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 348-352 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Rivers Dollard Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and modifications since its construction in 1911. Most notably, in 2016, the property was seismically upgraded as part of a voluntary soft story retrofit (AB094) and expanded to add two additional units, a one-bedroom and a studio, complete with kitchens and bathrooms, under Ordinance 30-15.

The building has received comprehensive fire safety enhancements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2019 covering specific units, followed by a sprinkler monitoring system in 2020, with all related permits now completed. There have been multiple infrastructure upgrades, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2014, the addition of new bathrooms and kitchens, and modernization of plumbing systems throughout the building. The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, including resolving building violations from 2002 related to fire safety, security, and building repairs, all of which were abated by November 2002.

More recent issues have been promptly addressed, including a missing side sewer vent cover in late 2022 and environmental health service requests in 2021, with all cases marked as resolved. Historical complaints from 2011 regarding water accumulation in access ways and rotted structures were also addressed, and routine inspections have been conducted over the years. While the building's record shows substantial investment in safety and modernization, including the addition of escape/rescue corridor access, residents can take note of the property's historical water management challenges in 2011 and its evolution to accommodate additional units while maintaining compliance with safety standards.