7001 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 7001 California Street in the Outer Richmond, owned by Frances Lew-koike, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the property completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2015-2016, including the installation of special steel moment frames and replacement of dry-rotted posts, achieving compliance with San Francisco Building Code requirements. The building has had regular maintenance work, including a new roof installation in 2015 ($25,000) and sewer line improvements in 2021.

Several concerning issues were addressed in 2016 when the property received multiple violations for water damage, sink repair needs, and interior surface problems, including mold in bathroom ceilings and ceiling damage, all of which were abated by June 2016. The building has had routine housing inspections over the years, with documented issues from 1996-2016 showing concerns like worn carpeting, window problems, and various maintenance needs. The property has experienced several fire safety incidents, including alarm system activations in 2009, 2018, and 2021, though these were generally resolved with "Condition Corrected" outcomes.

There were two documented contained cooking fires with no injuries. Recent maintenance history suggests improved attention to safety systems, with the most recent fire alarm complaint from 2023 being resolved promptly. While there have been some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris in 2024, these issues have been addressed by city services. The building's soft-story retrofit work completion is significant, marking the property as having addressed major seismic safety requirements, though it was classified as Tier 3 under the program, indicating it required substantial work to achieve compliance.