821-823 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 821-823 Baker Street in Park North, owned by the Mary E Grauberger Trust, has undergone significant structural and safety improvements since its 1900 construction. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (classified as Tier 3) involving upgrades to shearwalls and the installation of a steel strongwall, which was critical for seismic safety compliance.

Recent improvements include window replacements in 2022 and gas line repairs in 2019. The building has a documented history of maintenance and code compliance, having addressed several major issues in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including the expansion of a studio unit in 1997, front stair improvements in 2001, and responses to multiple building violations related to unauthorized work, which were resolved by 2002. Historical records from the mid-1990s indicate several maintenance challenges, including water damage, ceiling issues, and heating concerns, though all these problems were addressed and the building has maintained compliance through regular safety inspections.

The property underwent various routine safety inspections in 2004 and 2016, with no recent violations or complaints on record. The most recent building improvements focus on maintaining structural integrity and updating building systems, suggesting ongoing attention to the property's maintenance needs. Recent permits show work limited to interior updates and safety improvements, with no new structural concerns reported since the successful completion of the soft-story retrofit.