3050 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3050 Baker Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Frederick Raymond John, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1961. Most notably, the building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2015 (classified as Tier 4) involving the installation of a steel moment frame, grade beams, and plywood shear walls at a cost of $68,000.

Recent safety enhancements include the installation of low-frequency sounders throughout the building in 2022 to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements, as well as the upgrade of the fire alarm system with 17 additional sounders, both completed successfully. The building has been regularly maintained, with multiple roofing projects documented, including works completed in 2011 ($26,000), 2016 ($18,000), and 1992. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 1998, 2009, and 2014, with no significant issues noted.

While there was one alarm systems complaint in 2024 (resolved by July 2024), and two matters requiring correction regarding hazardous materials in 2006, these incidents were promptly addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrades and the completion of the soft-story retrofit. The surrounding neighborhood has experienced typical urban issues in 2024, including traffic signal damage, streetlight maintenance needs, and some graffiti, though these are exterior to the building itself and have been generally addressed by appropriate city services.