136-138 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 13-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 136-138 Frederick Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by John L. Hosack and Taylor Prisc, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant structural improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2019 at a cost of $120,000, following a previous withdrawn attempt in 2017 and with the work classified as Tier 3 with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building underwent termite repairs in 2014 based on a report by Lungruen Associates, costing $8,300, and a complete sewer/housetrap replacement was performed in 2013. Recent concerns include an active complaint from January 2024 regarding common areas and a 2023 fire complaint related to combustible materials, which was corrected upon inspection. The building had multiple violations in 2004 related to security and safety requirements, including issues with exit signs and gas meter instructions, though all were abated by September 2004.

A fire alarm system violation was documented and abated in September 2017, and there were three fire complaints in September 2023, with one marked as having "No Merit." The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024 and 2025 regarding garbage and debris, including reports of overflowing city garbage cans. While these external sanitation issues have been consistently resolved, they suggest ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity. The building's documented history indicates compliance with major safety requirements such as the soft-story retrofit program, though there have been intermittent issues with fire safety systems and general maintenance of common areas. The property's maintenance record shows attention to significant structural and safety requirements, while recent complaints reflect ongoing attention to common area maintenance and fire safety compliance.