2936 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit apartment building at 2936 Anza Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1928 and owned by Berger Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2017 at a cost of $49,000, installing new moment frames and shearwalls to comply with seismic safety regulations. Recent maintenance includes a $24,800 reroofing project completed in 2020, and most recently, a fire alarm system issue that was resolved in November 2024.

The building has a history of fire safety-related violations, particularly evident in a 2000 case where multiple issues were reported including problems with the smoke door, central alarm system, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage, though these were all abated by March 2000. A more extensive set of violations was documented in December 2006, covering items such as stair repairs, fire escape maintenance, and the need for directional signs, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including safety upgrades in 2007 involving the replacement of staircase components.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance matters, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity. Two rent board-related inquiries in 2022 and 2023 suggest ongoing regulatory compliance engagement by the property management. The most recent documented fire safety concern in September 2024 was addressed within a month, indicating responsive maintenance practices. The building's compliance with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 3 status) and the resolution of recent fire alarm issues suggest that major structural and safety concerns have been systematically addressed, though the frequency of maintenance calls in the surrounding area indicates ongoing attention to building and street maintenance requirements.