115-119 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 115-119 Steiner Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Edward Litke Revocable Trust (1995). The building has experienced several significant events, the most critical being a structure fire in 2018 that caused substantial damage to Unit 119B, requiring complete restoration and renovation work costing $185,972, followed by additional plumbing and electrical repairs totaling over $35,000.

The building underwent mandatory seismic retrofitting as part of the Soft Story Program, completing work valued at $75,000 in 2017 to improve earthquake safety. In 2024, the property is in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with updated fire code requirements. The building has a history of various safety and maintenance issues, including multiple fire alarm system violations in 2005, fire escape and security concerns in 2008, and several building code violations related to fire safety and structural requirements.

A notable incident occurred in 2014 regarding improper exterior paint removal work that raised lead paint concerns. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk maintenance and graffiti issues, though these are minor compared to the building's past fire-related events. The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with maintenance issues being documented in 2005, 2006, and through 2024 fire alarm system upgrades.