35-37 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 35-37 Lake Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Harry Lee. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2016, the building was voluntarily bolted to its foundation as a seismic safety measure at a cost of $7,500.

In 2012, following complaints, the kitchen and bathroom in Unit #1 were remodeled with proper permits, though this work had initially been conducted without authorization, triggering violation #201226661. A major cluster of violations was recorded in June 2003 related to safety equipment, including requirements for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, gas utility shutoff tools, and ventilation for gas water heaters, all of which were resolved by July 2003. More recently, the building has had three fire alarm system-related incidents - in 2018, 2023, and most recently in November 2024, with the latter being promptly corrected.

The property has also experienced some external issues in recent months, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and an open construction-related complaint. There are no recorded civilian injuries from any of the fire incidents or alarm activations. The building's maintenance history shows both proactive measures (such as the foundation bolting) and occasional lapses in permit compliance, but the property has generally addressed violations once identified. In 2024, a separate planning project for 8 condominium units was proposed for a nearby location at 3900 California Street, though this is unrelated to the Lake Street property.