1900 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1900 Cabrillo St in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Patricia Wong and constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic soft-story upgrade in 2016 (project cost: $86,000, Tier 3 status - Work Complete, CFC Issued), demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. The property has experienced recurring issues with water damage and structural maintenance, as evidenced by multiple dry rot repairs documented between 1994-2000, including work on the front garage. Electrical and plumbing systems have also received attention, with a boiler replacement (2011) and stairway lighting installation (2004) being notable upgrades.

The building's history includes several building code violations and complaints, particularly regarding fire safety in 2005 when multiple fire-related issues were identified (such as combustible storage and fire escape maintenance), though these were subsequently abated. A concerning incident occurred in 2000 when a portion of the cornice fell, creating a pedestrian hazard, and there have been periodic issues with combustible storage requiring attention. Recent maintenance records show the building has required regular upkeep, including roofing work (2004), termite repairs (1996, 1999), and window replacement (1985). While the building has experienced various routine inspections and minor violations over the years, most recent fire and safety-related complaints have been resolved promptly, with the last major fire inspection finding "Condition Corrected" status in 2022.

The property has generally maintained compliance with safety regulations, including the completion of the required soft-story retrofit, though there were periods of deferred maintenance in the early 2000s that generated multiple complaints and violations requiring correction. Recent history shows no major safety incidents, with fire department records indicating only false alarms and police assistance calls. The building's location has faced typical urban maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily regarding parking violations, though these are external to the building's condition. The property appears to be currently maintaining its systems in compliance with safety requirements, with the most recent work focusing on compliance and general maintenance rather than addressing any major structural or systems upgrades.