225 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 225 Lincoln Way in the Inner Sunset, owned by Berger Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1929 and has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building has addressed both fire safety and plumbing infrastructure with the installation of a new fire alarm panel and devices to meet current fire marshal codes at a cost of nearly $30,000, and a complete sewer and house trap replacement.

The building is in compliance with San Francisco's mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3, work complete) and has previously addressed foundational stability with a completed foundation bolting in 1991 and soft-story retrofit in 2017. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple alarm system complaints in 2007, 2012, and 2022, though these were resolved with "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit" dispositions. A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2003, including issues with fire escape ladders, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, handrails, and security features, though all were abated by 2017.

More recent concerns include radiator system issues and potential lead paint safety complaints in 2021, along with fire safety maintenance matters that were addressed in 2017. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of its age, including a 1997 complaint about steam heat/radiator problems and various plumbing concerns, most recently evidenced by 2024 plumbing work. While there have been several instances of graffiti reported between 2017 and 2023, these are not uncommon for the area.