120 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117

120 Pierce Street is a three-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood. The property, owned by Grinsell Dorland Llc, has undergone significant recent improvements, including multiple unit renovations between 2020 and 2023, focusing on kitchen and bathroom updates, with the most recent work completed in Unit B in February 2023 costing $45,215.

The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, and has received regular maintenance updates including a new storage tank installation in May 2023. The building has had its share of regulatory scrutiny, particularly in 2023 when multiple violations were cited relating to fire safety and emergency preparedness, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, and fire escape ladders. These violations were all abated by September 2023.

Historical records show a pattern of fire alarm system maintenance issues, with violations noted in 2022 and past complaints in 2015, 2011, and 2009, though no injuries have been reported in associated fire incidents. The property has maintained regular upkeep through various building permits over the years, including roofing work in 2003 and sidewalk improvements in 2008, along with necessary plumbing and electrical upgrades, particularly during unit remodels. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk maintenance.