3715 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit apartment building at 3715 California St, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by 3715 California St LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, the building is designated as a Tier 3 Non-Compliant soft story retrofit property (as of 2022), with a mandatory retrofit permit issued in 2016 for $85,000.

The building has seen substantial unit improvements from 2019-2021, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, washer/dryer installations, and various unit conversions (e.g., Unit 11's kitchen-to-bedroom conversion). A major compliance upgrade was completed in 2020 with a $30,000 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes. Recent fire safety concerns have emerged, with violations issued in 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, though some previous violations from 2022-2023 were corrected.

The property has a history of maintenance and safety issues, including a 2005 complaint about problematic building systems (steam heating, drainage, and fire escape), though many of these have been addressed through subsequent renovation work. The building underwent significant transformation in 2017 with an ADU project permitted to add three new units, and has maintained regular updates to individual units' amenities and infrastructure, including plumbing and electrical systems. While there have been numerous routine maintenance issues, particularly regarding garbage management as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, the property has shown a pattern of addressing violations and making systematic improvements over time.