242 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 242 Divisadero Street, built in 1913 and owned by Felink Investments & Proper, has experienced significant recent improvements and challenges. Most notably, following a severe fire incident in August 2022 that caused water damage and revealed safety concerns including black mold and ceiling issues, the building underwent extensive renovations in 2023. These improvements included remodeling kitchens and bathrooms in multiple units (Units 1-6) at costs ranging from $45,000 to $75,775 per unit, and a $12,000 reroofing project completed in July 2023.

A seismic upgrade project costing $165,000 was permitted in late 2022. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have also seen improvements, with a 300-amp underground electric service installation and ground floor unit plumbing updates completed in 2013. Historical records show the building has faced various violations and safety concerns, particularly in early 2003 when multiple fire safety issues were identified, including egress obstructions and problems with handrails, smoke detectors, and fire escape ladders.

These violations were all abated by April 2003. More recently, there have been multiple instances of graffiti on and around the building, with several cases reported in 2023 and 2024, though these are generally not considered significant safety concerns. The property was identified as a soft-story building in 2017, requiring retrofitting, and it exhibits some recurring issues with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for general cleaning and graffiti removal. While the building has had its share of violations and complaints over the years, recent substantial renovations and repairs suggest significant investment in improving the property, though the presence of some active complaints regarding fire damage monitoring (as of 2023) indicates there may still be ongoing building condition assessments in progress.