816-824 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 816-824 Taraval Street property, located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1921 containing 15 residential units and ground-floor commercial spaces. The building underwent significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, including mandatory seismic retrofitting completed in 2018, installation of two ADUs in 2020, and extensive fire safety upgrades in 2021 including a new fire alarm system and sprinkler coverage. Most recently, in 2023, the property underwent revisions to ADA improvements, including bathroom upgrades and drinking fountain installations, and completed sprinkler system modifications.

The building's seismic retrofit work was formally completed and certified as a Tier 4 soft-story property, achieving CFC status. The property's maintenance and safety record shows active management response, with several fire safety complaints in recent years being promptly addressed, including sprinkler system modifications in 2023. There have been no active building violations since 2023, and all previous violations related to the soft-story program and fire alarm system were abated.

The building's recent improvements include central heating system installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations for multiple units, and comprehensive electrical upgrades. External concerns near the property in recent years have primarily involved sidewalk maintenance, parking enforcement, and street cleaning issues, which are typical for urban properties and not directly related to building conditions or maintenance. The building's owners, Gilbert L & Lillian B Solomon, have maintained active permit applications and completed numerous improvements to modernize and secure the property while complying with city safety requirements.