172 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

172 Palm Avenue is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1919, currently owned by 172 Palm LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably completing a mandated $45,000 Tier 3 seismic soft-story retrofit in 2015 that included new foundations and shear walls, along with a Ufer ground installation in the new foundation. Previous maintenance work included reroofing in 2011, garage door replacements in 2014, and a brick wall repair in the basement in 1994.

The building experienced multiple fire safety-related issues, particularly in 2003 and 2012, including violations related to gas meter instructions, stairway storage, smoke detectors, and fire sprinkler maintenance, though all were subsequently abated. Recent fire incident records show multiple alarm activations (most unintentional) and some maintenance issues with alarm systems in 2012 that were corrected by 2015. The building has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, with several complaints in 2011-2012 regarding sewage issues, and multiple reports of unauthorized units between 1994-2012.

Routine inspections have generally indicated necessary repairs and updates, particularly related to safety systems. Recent activity at the property (2023-2024) has primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as street cleaning and parking concerns, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti in the vicinity. While most historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's maintenance history shows occasional clusters of issues requiring attention, particularly during the 2000s and early 2010s, though fewer significant problems have been reported in recent years.