160 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 160 Pierce St in Hayes Valley, owned by 160 Pierce St LLC, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. Most notably, in 2017 the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit to comply with San Francisco building codes, demonstrating a commitment to seismic safety.

Recent maintenance includes a dry rot repair project on the front staircase/landing currently in progress (as of October 2024), and the building has previously received substantial exterior improvements, including siding replacements in 2015, roofing work in 2011, and window upgrades in 2010. The building's electrical system has received considerable attention, with multiple unit panel upgrades completed in 2018, including replacement and relocation of Federal Pacific electric panels in Apartments 4 and 6. Historical building violations from 2002 related to fire safety and maintenance issues (including fire escape ladders, combustible storage, and handrails) were all abated by August 2002.

Two complaints have been filed in recent years regarding construction work: one in 2022 concerning alleged unauthorized work and dangerous construction practices on the top floor, and another in 2021 about excessive construction noise from a rotary saw in the garage, though both complaints were subsequently closed as not active. Recent activity at the property primarily involves maintenance and repair work, with the most recent building permit (October 2024) addressing dry rot issues in the front staircase. The building has also received attention to address illegal advertising signage and has experienced occasional issues with graffiti on nearby public property, as evidenced by recent 311 calls from 2024.