316-318 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story multi-family residential building at 316 Laurel Street, located in Presidio Heights and built in 1905, has undergone significant renovations and safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the property has received comprehensive fire safety improvements, including the installation of a new sprinkler system throughout the building in 2022-2024 (with costs exceeding $20,000), a sprinkler monitoring system installed in August 2024, and electrical work including new wiring for the entire house with multiple circuits and systems.

The building underwent substantial remodeling in 2023 to revert from a single-family dwelling back to its original two-family configuration, including kitchen additions and layout modifications. Recent permits indicate ongoing work as of 2025 involving window enclosures, gate replacement, and closet space reconfigurations. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues, including a recent complaint from October 2024 regarding concrete work affecting nearby trees, and multiple fire safety violations in 2023 related to sprinkler service and fire alarm maintenance, though these were subsequently abated.

Earlier complaints include construction debris concerns in 2022 and a 2004 incident involving unauthorized installation of a concrete fish tank. The building's recent improvements suggest active management and maintenance, with multiple completed and pending permits for various systems upgrades including hydronic heat installation, new plumbing throughout, and extensive electrical work. The property's history shows previous attempts to convert the two-family dwelling to commercial use (psychiatrists' offices) that were ultimately disapproved.