372 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 372 West Portal Ave, constructed in 1927 and owned by Joseph E. and Ann M. Tru Basuino, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past decade.

Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2016-2017, the property addressed multiple safety concerns including repairs to fire escape ladders, stairway repairs, and various violations regarding fire safety equipment such as extinguishers and alarms. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher inspections showing "Condition Corrected" status, and several false alarms recorded between 2016-2023.

Recent maintenance activities include awning replacements in 2018-2019, window updates in 2008, and plumbing improvements. The property has experienced some recurring plumbing issues, with complaints about wastewater backups occurring in both 2016 and most recently in December 2024, when there was a sewage backup from a side vent. Other recent maintenance matters include several 311 calls regarding various building upkeep issues, such as graffiti removal, tree maintenance, and garbage disposal concerns, showing the building requires ongoing attention to exterior maintenance. The building's history includes several fire safety violations from 2001 that were resolved, and while most current systems appear to be maintained, the frequency of fire system-related incidents suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems is necessary.