1871-1893 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The multi-family residential building at 1871-1893 Hayes St, owned by Brian L and April A Cano, is a 3-story, 12-unit structure built in 1910 that includes a commercial space. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (with costs of $40,000 for residential and $20,000 for commercial work), and comprehensive fire alarm system improvements in 2022-2023.

These fire safety upgrades included the installation of new smoke detectors, a new fire control panel, and associated alarm system components to ensure compliance with current codes, with a total investment exceeding $12,000. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, evidenced by multiple false alarms and system activations between 2007 and recent years, though none resulted in civilian injuries or actual fires. Historical violations from 2001 and 2011 related to lighting and fire safety were resolved.

While planning records show various use changes for the ground-floor commercial space, including its current operation as a massage establishment, no construction or physical alterations were involved in these changes. Recent 311 calls (from late 2024 to early 2025) indicate ongoing issues with street cleaning and garbage debris outside the building, though these are external to the building's internal management and maintenance systems. The property's complete fire and safety compliance record, including the successful completion of the mandatory soft-story retrofit, demonstrates adherence to major safety requirements imposed by San Francisco building codes.