50-70 Lupine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 30-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 50-70 Lupine Avenue, built in 1951, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over recent years, particularly focusing on unit modernization and safety systems. Most notably, in 2024, all units received electrical panel upgrades and relocations from closets to comply with insurance requirements. In late 2023, the building received a complete reroofing, while between 2020-2022, multiple units underwent substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and deck repairs. The building has also addressed various safety concerns, with a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 and the completion of required soft-story retrofit work.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues and violations over the years, particularly in 2022 when there were multiple complaints regarding plumbing problems, window installation issues, and mold concerns in Unit 9. There were also significant citations in 2019 related to fire safety systems, including alarm maintenance and smoke detector requirements, though these were subsequently abated. More recently, in November 2023, a sleeping area requirement violation was issued but has since been marked as abated. The building's management has generally responded to maintenance issues and violations, as evidenced by the substantial investment in building systems and unit improvements, though there have been periods of multiple complaints regarding similar issues, particularly during 2019-2022.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and emergency repairs, with recent investments totaling over $300,000 in various improvements. These include the electrical panel upgrades ($50,000+), window replacements ($30,000+), and ongoing unit renovations. While there have been multiple complaints and violations over the years, the majority have been resolved through proper channels, and recent improvements suggest active management engagement with building systems and resident needs. The building is classified as a Tier 2 soft-story structure, with completed retrofit work verified by CFC issuance.