270-272 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 7-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 270-272 Divisadero Street, owned by Rengel 2019 Charitable Rema, was constructed in 1905 and has undergone various significant structural and safety improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2023-2024, the building has received critical safety upgrades, including a $19,000 fire alarm system modernization and the removal of an unauthorized sign as part of the amnesty awning program.

The property underwent mandatory seismic strengthening in 2014, addressing its "soft-story" vulnerability, and has completed several structural improvements, including deck repairs and bathroom renovations between 2001-2014. Of particular concern is a recent complaint filed in August 2024 regarding structural issues, with reports of wall leaning and sloping floors in the second story.

Historical violations from 2002, while officially abated, included multiple fire safety and building maintenance issues such as fire escape ladder repairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, handrail repairs, and lighting improvements. The building has experienced recurring false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though recent permits indicate ongoing commitment to maintaining safety systems, including a new fire alarm system with monitoring capabilities and low-frequency devices for sleeping rooms. The property has also seen various maintenance issues in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for sidewalk cleaning and debris removal, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and neighboring conditions.