701 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 21-unit, 3-story Carmelite Monastery of Cris at 701 Parker Avenue, built in 1927, has undergone significant upgrades and faced various challenges over recent years. The property completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $144,000, and has shown ongoing commitment to safety improvements with the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2020 ($45,000), new fire alarm system components ($30,839), and multiple unit renovations.

Unit 103 is currently undergoing a $60,000 renovation including kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities, while previous improvements include the addition of three ADUs on the ground floor in 2015 ($190,000) and various unit upgrades between 2014-2023. The building has experienced recurrent issues with boiler permit compliance, with violations noted in 2001, 2005, and 2018, though none are currently active. Recent complaints from June 2024 regarding unauthorized construction work hours were filed, and there was a notable electrical buzzing issue reported in October 2022.

Fire safety has been a recurring focus, with several complaints between 2009-2023 regarding exit maintenance, alarm systems, and sprinklers, all of which were corrected. The property has maintained active compliance with housing regulations, though there have been periods of concern regarding heating system operation, most recently in January 2021. Recent municipal service calls between late 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding waste management in the surrounding area, though these are exterior to the building itself.