3501 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The three-story, 24-unit apartment building at 3501 Divisadero Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by 35 Divisadero 2020 LLC, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building's fire alarm system was comprehensively updated to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with the new fire alarm control panel.

Prior to this, a steam boiler replacement was completed in 2022, addressing a previous compliance issue from 2013 when violations were noted regarding an unpermitted boiler operation. The building has a history of fire safety system maintenance requiring attention, with documented fire complaints in 2023 (electrical systems and extinguishers) and 2022 (alarm systems), all of which were eventually corrected. The property has demonstrated ongoing commitment to safety improvements, including a 1990 seismic upgrade and a successful completion of its 2023 fire alarm system upgrade at a cost of nearly $38,000.

While there have been various building complaints and routine inspections over the years (notably in 2004 regarding black mold/mildew and several routine inspections in the early 2000s), these issues appear to have been addressed and closed. Recent 311 calls from 2021 to 2024 primarily relate to parking enforcement and street maintenance issues outside the building rather than internal building concerns. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both building systems and exterior conditions, with the most recent fire safety systems receiving particular focus to ensure compliance with current safety standards.