1935-1943 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1935-1943 Hayes Street, constructed in 1926 and containing 13 units, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges over its recent history. Most notably, the building has completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit, achieving CFC certification. Recent improvements include a 2023 upgrade to 400-amp electrical service with 14 meters, and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in late 2022 to comply with current safety standards.

The property has seen substantial interior improvements over the past two years, including the conversion of bathrooms to ADA compliance, kitchen relocations, and the addition of laundry facilities and bicycle parking. However, there have been concerning issues, particularly in 2021 when complaints were filed regarding lack of heat and hot water, along with unpermitted work, though these matters were eventually resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, with multiple fire safety inspections showing corrections made to fire escape and extinguisher issues.

A significant foundation reinforcement project was completed in late 2021, and various units have received electrical upgrades. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls in recent months, including several citations issued between September and October 2024. While most historical violations have been resolved, records from 2003-2017 show periodic fire safety and maintenance concerns, including smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm, and gas utility shutoff tool issues, all of which were abated. The building's most recent comprehensive inspections and permit activity suggest active management and responsiveness to regulatory requirements, though tenants should remain aware of the property's age-related maintenance needs and the limited history of some common area maintenance responses.