2271 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 2271 Fulton Street is a three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Bartholomew Murphy Living Trust. The building undertook significant improvements between 2016-2020, including a soft-story retrofit completed in 2020 that brought the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements, though there were earlier complications with expired permits and associated code enforcement actions. The building underwent substantial modernization in 2017 with the addition of two new dwelling units, converting former storage and garage spaces, along with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Historically, the building has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges, including multiple building violations and complaints between 2001-2016 related to boiler operation permits, fire safety systems, and lead paint hazards. A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2008 regarding security features, fire safety, and interior surfaces, though all these issues were ultimately abated. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system over the years, with several documented alarm activations due to malfunction between 2007-2009 and three confirmed fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage.

More recently, in late 2024, there have been multiple reports of graffiti-related issues around the property, including on and near utility poles, though these are generally minor maintenance matters. The building's recent history shows active management and maintenance, particularly in addressing major structural and safety improvements such as the soft-story retrofit. While there were significant compliance issues in the past related to various systems and safety features, most of these have been resolved, with no active violations on record as of now. The property appears to be maintaining compliance with current building codes and safety requirements, particularly following the completion of major retrofit projects and the resolution of historical violations.