1341-1345 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1341-1345 Grove Street, built in 1907, has experienced several significant events throughout its history, particularly in recent years. Most notably, the building underwent a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 costing $100,000, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements as a Tier 3 building. In 2018, Unit C suffered fire damage that required substantial repairs ($20,000), and the building has a documented history of fire-related incidents with two significant incidents on record (a 2017 building fire and a 746 CO detector activation in 2019, both with no civilian injuries).

The property has faced repeated maintenance and safety challenges, including a recent 2024 violation regarding a dangerous plastic and aluminum covering over a light well that led to a firefighter injury during inspection, prompting an immediate $200 repair project to address dry rot in light wells and stairs. The building's maintenance record shows ongoing attention to infrastructure, with completed projects including window replacements, electrical upgrades, and sewer repairs. Several building violations and complaints were documented between 2013 and 2018, addressing issues such as plumbing problems, sanitation concerns, and security features.

In 2019, there was a tenant buyout involving four tenants for $18,000. The property has maintained regular safety inspections, though several fire alarm system complaints have been recorded, with the most recent pair from October 2021 being resolved in March 2022. While recent improvements indicate responsive management, the building's history shows periodic challenges with maintenance, safety systems, and code compliance that have required both regular repairs and emergency responses.