3048-3050 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3048-3050 California Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Hsu Yi Fan & Wong Angelica, was constructed in 1900 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory seismic retrofit (soft-story retrofit) in 2020, which included replacing brick foundations with concrete foundations at shear wall locations, at a total cost of $85,000 between 2017-2020. Additional major improvements include the replacement of five Federal Pacific sub-panels in 2018, a complete sewer lateral replacement in 2020, and electrical system improvements in 2020.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety-related issues over its history. A notable violation was recorded in 2019 regarding non-compliance with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this was subsequently abated in 2020. Past building complaints revealed concerns including termite damage to stairs in 2011, various fire safety violations in 2004 (such as fire extinguisher maintenance and emergency egress requirements), a sewage issue in 2001, and unauthorized units in 1997.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since addressing the 2019 soft-story violation. Recent inspections and permits indicate ongoing maintenance and upgrade work, particularly focusing on seismic safety and infrastructure improvements. The building's most recent soft-story retrofit status is listed as "Work Complete, CFC Issued," confirming compliance with San Francisco's mandatory earthquake safety requirements.