268-272 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 268-272 Frederick St in Haight Ashbury, owned by the Adams Family Trust, was constructed in 1910 and experienced a significant fire incident in September 2009 that necessitated extensive repairs. The fire-related damage led to a comprehensive $200,000 repair project completed in February 2010, including voluntary seismic strengthening with added plywood to perimeter walls and moment frame installation at the ground floor. The reconstruction period (2009-2010) involved the installation of 16 new sprinkler heads, complete electrical rewiring of all units, new HVAC systems with furnaces and ducts, plumbing updates for water and gas services to all units, and fire safety improvements including a new fire alarm panel and system. The building's systems were fully modernized during this period, with each unit receiving new electrical panels, circuits, and safety features such as smoke detectors.

More recently, the property has faced maintenance challenges in 2023-2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues (three cases in late 2024) and ongoing concerns about tree roots damaging the sidewalk (reported in January and March 2024). There have also been several graffiti incidents reported in 2024, primarily affecting the street and public infrastructure. A pavement defect complaint from October 2023 remains open. The building's most recent significant modification was the approval of an ABC Type 13 license for a home business office, allowing for distilled spirits importation under specific conditions.

The property's fire safety systems remain actively monitored, with one smoke detector activation incident recorded as unintentional. The building's maintenance and safety systems were thoroughly addressed following the 2009 fire, with no recorded building violations or major complaints since the repairs were completed in 2011. The property has undergone routine housing inspections, with earlier records from 2003 and 2008 showing normal regulatory oversight. While the recent public infrastructure issues (graffiti, tree damage, and pavement defects) do not directly affect the building's resident safety or habitability, they indicate ongoing neighborhood maintenance needs in the immediate surroundings of the property.