1900 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1900 Turk Street, owned by the Basuino Family Living Trust, was built in 1927 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance projects over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program as a Tier 3 building, including work on grade beams, shearwalls, and moment frames, with the Certificate of Final Completion issued in 2022. In 2022, the building experienced a vehicle impact that damaged its facade, requiring repairs costing $15,000.

Previous structural and safety concerns were addressed through various permits, including a $50,000 soft-story retrofit permit in 2017, though revisions and withdrawals followed until completion in 2022. The building has also had its share of maintenance issues, including a serious incident in 2013 involving ceiling failure, water damage, and mold/mildew problems, which were eventually abated. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with multiple inspections revealing issues with fire alarms, extinguishers, and exit access between 2015 and 2019, though all violations were subsequently abated.

Fire department responses to the building primarily involved false alarms or system malfunctions, with no recorded civilian injuries. Recent history shows ongoing neighborhood challenges with garbage, debris, and safety concerns in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. The building has undergone various interior improvements over the years, including kitchen renovations in Unit 104 in 2016-2017, and has maintained compliance with major building codes, including the completion of the Soft Story Retrofit Program.