222 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94118

222 Willard Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Dz Willard LLC. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020 (Tier 3) that included seismic improvements at a cost of $72,000. Window and bathroom updates were completed in 2023 and 2024 respectively, including the replacement of three windows in Unit #104 and upgrades to bathroom fixtures.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, particularly related to fire safety systems, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarms, extinguishers, and sprinkler systems between 2007 and 2024. A notable series of building violations in 2015-2016 addressed multiple issues including lead paint concerns, fire safety equipment, and plumbing compliance, all of which were abated. Several concerning incidents have been documented regarding building systems and resident conditions, particularly between 2016 and 2017, including elevator outages, water intrusion concerns, and unauthorized work being performed.

The property has also experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple service calls between 2012 and 2014 for backups and leaks, though these were resolved. More recent history shows the building is generally maintaining compliance with safety requirements, though there was a recent fire alarm system violation issued in October 2024 that was subsequently abated. The property has a history of various maintenance-related 311 calls regarding street cleaning and sidewalk issues, with the most recent being a parking violation in May 2024.