3201 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 17-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 3201 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements and faced recurring safety concerns over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $130,000, bringing it into compliance with current seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include a comprehensive electrical system upgrade completed in October 2023, involving replacement of the main meter, larger subpanel installation in the basement, and updates to all four floor subpanels.

The building has also seen substantial unit-level renovations, with apartments 3, 12, and 1 receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2016-2021, including new fixtures, cabinets, and electrical systems. The property has experienced periodic fire safety violations, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirements violation issued in December 2023 and an alarm system violation in October 2024. Earlier fire safety issues from 2017-2024 include problems with fire escapes, combustible materials, and sprinkler/standpipe systems, though most have been corrected.

Infrastructure maintenance continues to be a concern, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk defects and tree maintenance. The building's plumbing systems have been updated, including a boiler replacement in 2019. Historical complaints from the 1990s referenced various safety concerns, including an earthquake-related complaint and a problematic bedroom door lock, though these issues were resolved. The property has been proactive in maintaining and upgrading its systems, though recent fire safety violations indicate ongoing compliance monitoring is necessary.