109-113 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 109-113 Pierce Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Atalen LLC, has experienced significant structural and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, in August 2018, complaints were filed documenting severe maintenance problems including water intrusion, crumbling foundation, termite damage, and structurally unstable back porches. These issues prompted multiple repair efforts in 2022, including the installation of a partial fire sprinkler system with 25 sprinklers ($25,000) and subsequent improvements to sprinkler monitoring systems ($4,000).

The building underwent substantial rehabilitation work in 2019-2020, including a complete electrical upgrade with three separate 100-amp services, bathroom and kitchen remodeling on all three floors, and installation of new smoke detectors. Recent developments include ongoing plumbing work as of August 2023, with the most recent permit showing a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in September 2023. However, there are active concerns related to unauthorized modifications, including a current complaint from November 2023 regarding an unpermitted roof deck pergola installation.

Earlier this year, similar concerns were raised about allegedly unauthorized window replacements on the historic Victorian structure. The building has a history of compliance issues, with multiple citations between 2007-2018 for various safety violations including inadequate fire safety equipment, security features, and maintenance concerns, though most of these have been marked as not active. The property underwent significant construction activity in 2022, including work related to rear yard retaining walls and shoring permits, followed by various plumbing improvements including shower installations and gas furnace replacements. A notable tenant buyout occurred in September 2021, involving five tenants and totaling approximately $107,930.