900 Rivera St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 900 Rivera Street in the Parkside neighborhood was constructed in 1975 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $135,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance. Recent history reveals a serious water intrusion incident documented in October 2021, which resulted in multiple violations including mold growth, plumbing issues, and window problems, though these were all abated by August 2022.

The building has had recurring maintenance challenges, including a 2010 situation with wooden shingles that required repairs following a complaint, and multiple routine inspections revealing various building system needs over the years. The property has experienced several fire safety and security-related issues, as evidenced by multiple violations in 2021 requiring attention to smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire-proofing, and other safety elements, all of which were resolved by August 2022. Historical records show various construction and modification attempts to bring the building into compliance with codes, including efforts in the late 1980s to remove non-bearing walls and legalize basement apartments.

The building's roof and other exterior elements have required periodic attention, with the most recent improvement being the 2014 seismic retrofit. Emergency response data shows minimal incidents, primarily related to water leaks and false alarm activations. The property is currently receiving attention to external issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, as well as reports of pavement defects near the property.