339-343 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 339-343 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Leong Bowman and built in 1900, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $15,000 to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring issues with its rear wooden staircase and landings, with active violations dating back to October 2010 regarding stability concerns, although permits were issued in 2012 for repairs.

Multiple building code violations were documented in 2004, including problems with fire escapes, alarm systems, and interior water damage, though these were abated by 2005. Recent safety inspections have identified ongoing concerns with the fire alarm system, resulting in a violation issued in November 2024, though a previous 2023 alarm complaint was found to have no merit. The building's maintenance history includes various improvements such as window replacements in 2005, reroofing work in 1998, and emergency repairs following complaints. The property has maintained compliance with basic safety requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for its soft-story retrofit.

While there have been occasional street cleaning and debris issues in the vicinity (as evidenced by 311 calls between 2019-2024), these are external to the building itself. The most recent fire alarm violation from September 2024 indicates ongoing attention required for safety systems, though its status as "abated" suggests corrective action has been taken. The property maintains active landlord-tenant relations as evidenced by regular routine inspections, though some violations have persisted over time. Historical records show the building has engaged with multiple city inspections and completion requirements, demonstrating an ongoing relationship with municipal safety standards.