2201 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 2201 Lake Street, owned by Gruber Legacy LP, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story seismic retrofit in 2023, which included comprehensive structural improvements and cost approximately $90,000. Recent fire safety upgrades implemented in 2023 included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and the addition of manual pull stations on each level, demonstrating the owner's commitment to maintaining current safety standards.

However, there have been recent concerning incidents related to the building's infrastructure, with multiple sewer-related issues reported through 311 calls in late 2024, including flooding on the property and in the street, as well as a sewage backup discharge from a side sewer vent. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including a 2019 repair of approximately 20 feet of rotting sanitary sewer line under the slab, though this was nearly five years ago. A fire sprinkler system was installed in 2010 during the renovation of ground floor laundry and storage areas, which were relocated to create updated facilities with new appliances.

The building has experienced various issues over its history, including multiple fire safety violations in 2019 related to alarm systems and emergency lighting, which have since been abated. Previous building complaints from 2000-2004 indicated various maintenance issues, including water damage and plumbing problems, though these appear to have been resolved. The most recent fire violation in 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance was addressed through corrective action, and there have been two recent fire-related incidents recorded: one for removing a victim from a stalled elevator and a false alarm.