371 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, 10-unit apartment building at 371 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by William & Ann Best Survivor, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 to enhance seismic safety, and more recently, in 2023, upgraded its fire alarm system to meet current compliance standards. The building's fire safety infrastructure has been a consistent focus, with multiple upgrades including the 2015 voluntary fire system replacement, 2021 sprinkler system correction, and regular maintenance of alarm systems documented through various fire complaints.

A significant roofing issue was addressed in 2018 following a water damage complaint, and structural improvements were made in 2004 including stair repairs and mudsill bolting. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety inspections, with most recent issues being addressed promptly. These include a 2023 complaint regarding the fire escape ladder, which was abated within weeks.

While there have been multiple building violations and complaints over the years, most were resolved promptly, with notable clusters of issues in 2004 (involving security, fire safety, and building maintenance) and 2017 (roof leak damage). The building has maintained its status as a multi-family residential property, receiving regular fire safety inspections and maintaining a completed CFC status for its soft-story retrofit. Recent months (late 2024 to early 2025) have seen multiple reports of street cleaning issues in the vicinity, though these appear to be external to the building itself and have been resolved through municipal channels.