138-142 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 138-142 Downey St in Buena Vista Park, owned by the Robert P & D Christine Rev trust, has undergone several significant safety and modernization upgrades since its 1900 construction. Most recently, in December 2023, the building completed a $29,200 fire alarm system upgrade to install 75db sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with current fire code requirements.

The building had previously completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $30,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has a history of addressing fire safety concerns, including the installation of additional sprinkler heads in the garbage area of the ground floor in 2011.

A notable cluster of violations was recorded in 2004-2005, including issues with handrails, fire escape safety, combustible storage, and security requirements, all of which were abated by December 2005. The building experienced various maintenance and safety-related incidents over the years, including a complaint about unregulated paint scraping in 2016 and a potential plumbing issue with water spots and ceiling concerns in 1996, though these were promptly addressed. Recent 311 calls from the area primarily relate to external maintenance matters such as graffiti removal, sign repairs, and street cleaning, with no fire incidents recorded except for routine smoke or odor removal with no injuries reported.