40 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 40 Shrader Street, constructed in 1926, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2023, achieving Tier 3 status with all required work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2021, electrical outlet and circuit installations in 2023, boiler replacement in 2018, and new water service installation in 2018. Historical maintenance issues included concerns with a retaining wall, which required repairs in 2008 and again in 2016 (completed at a cost of $36,000), and various fire safety violations in 2004 that were promptly addressed within two months. The building's recent history from 2024 to present shows primarily external maintenance issues, including multiple graffiti incidents on the building and surrounding areas, all of which have been closed and resolved.

A significant past issue involved loose brick facade concerns in 1995, with reports of falling bricks posing safety risks. The property has maintained compliance with major safety regulations, having addressed all identified violations and completed necessary retrofits, though there were historical fire safety concerns in 2004 related to fire escapes, smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher maintenance which have since been resolved. The building's recent maintenance record indicates active management, with prompt responses to infrastructure needs and timely completion of required safety upgrades.