700-702 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 700-702 Baker Street, constructed in 1900, is currently undergoing mandatory seismic retrofitting as indicated by two active building permits issued in October 2024, totaling $95,000 in work for both the residential and commercial portions of the building. This follows a history of soft story retrofit attempts, including a cancelled permit in January 2023 and withdrawn permits in 2020 and 2018. The building has faced multiple compliance issues between 2004-2012, including violations related to boiler operation without permit, lead paint concerns, fire safety issues, and various maintenance matters, all of which were subsequently abated.

Recent history shows ongoing attention to building safety, with active building complaints regarding soft story compliance filed in December 2022 and routine inspections from 2022-2023. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, including plumbing issues, electrical work, and fire safety concerns. Historical records show multiple instances of garbage and debris issues near the property, with the most recent 311 calls from late 2024 reporting graffiti and general maintenance concerns.

The property has a documented history of fire safety inspections and violations, particularly in 2006, though all were marked as corrected. Current building permits and active violations indicate that the building remains in the process of addressing regulatory requirements, particularly regarding seismic safety. While past issues suggest a pattern of maintenance challenges, recent historical data shows focused efforts to address these through permitted work and compliance inspections, with the most pressing current concern being the building's non-compliant soft story status under California Tier IV requirements.