1985 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1985 Grove Street in Park North, built in 1914, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past decades. Most recently, in 2024, the building received a new high-volume domestic hot water boiler, replacing the old system. A notable recent concern emerged in May 2023, when water intrusion and mold issues were reported in Unit 1, requiring remediation.

The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016, demonstrating compliance with local safety requirements. Multiple unit renovations have occurred over the years, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 9 in 2015, and previous unauthorized work in Units 7 and 10 in 2007 that led to building violations for unapproved wiring and plumbing, though these violations were eventually abated. The building's maintenance history reveals periodic fire system maintenance and alarm system checks, with several documented false alarms and system malfunctions between 2008 and 2019.

Fire safety concerns were notably addressed in 2019 when a fire complaint was investigated but deemed to have no merit. Infrastructure improvements have included various plumbing and electrical updates, though some earlier work raised concerns about proper permitting procedures. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily involve exterior maintenance issues such as debris removal and graffiti cleaning, while fire safety systems appear to be generally well-maintained since the resolution of past complaints. The building's overall record shows a mix of proactive maintenance, periodic violations, and prompt corrective actions, with particular attention paid to addressing safety requirements and updating building systems.