300 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, 24-unit apartment building at 300 Arguello Blvd, owned by Connolly Holdings LLC, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (at a cost of $15,000), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. More recent improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 (costing $45,000) to meet current safety standards, and a main service survey completed in October 2023. The building has a history of addressing maintenance issues, with completed work including reroofing in 2016, and regular fire safety inspections showing prompt correction of identified violations.

Several notable incidents and concerns have been documented over the years. In 2019, there were multiple complaints regarding lead construction dust and unsafe work practices related to unit renovations, though these were promptly investigated and resolved. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with complaints in 2019 and 2010, and problems with the intercom system were noted in 2008-2011. A series of fire safety inspections between 2005 and 2023 recorded various fire alarm system and extinguisher-related issues, all of which were promptly corrected.

The property underwent one significant cluster of violations in 2008, addressing multiple fire safety and interior maintenance issues, including door closer repairs and water damage in the lobby, which were all resolved by 2011. More recently, there has been ongoing attention required for waste management, with multiple reports in early 2025 regarding overflowing garbage containers outside the building. The building's history shows regular maintenance and compliance with safety regulations, though there have been periodic issues requiring attention across various systems including fire safety, elevator operation, and building maintenance. Historical fire incidents have been limited to non-injury situations typically related to alarm system tests, with no recorded injuries from any building incidents. The property achieved Tier 2 Soft Story retrofit compliance status, indicating satisfactory completion of required seismic safety improvements.