340-356 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 9-unit apartment building at 340-356 Spruce Street in Presidio Heights, owned by the Betty Morris Living Trust, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the years. The building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017, achieving Tier 3 compliance, and has had several major system updates including a roof replacement in 2016, kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2018, and stucco repairs in 2022. However, there have been persistent safety and maintenance concerns, particularly in recent years.

In 2022, residents reported a concerning foundational crack in the front of the building affecting units 340 and 342, which took several months to address. The building has documented multiple fire safety violations over the past decade, including problems with extinguishers, blocked exits, and alarm systems, though most of these were corrected promptly. The property has experienced several instances of unpermitted work, particularly in 2013 when there were issues with electrical work, improper plumbing installations, and unauthorized remodeling, leading to multiple violations and complaints. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial investment, including multiple water heater installations (most recently in 2015), sewer and plumbing system upgrades, and electrical systems modernization.

While most major repair and improvement projects have been completed successfully, including the replacement of faulty smoke detectors in 2017 and various unit-specific renovations, there have been recurring issues with building maintenance and safety compliance. Historical complaints have included problems with electrical systems, heating, and ventilation, particularly affecting units 344 and 350. The property has also faced challenges with water intrusion and moisture problems, as evidenced by complaints regarding mold and mildew in 2016, though more recent complaints of this nature appear to have been resolved. Regular maintenance and safety inspections have generally been addressed promptly, with most violations being corrected within reasonable timeframes, though some historical complaints regarding plumbing and heating systems remained active for extended periods before resolution.