4082-4084 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 4082-4084 17th Street in Corona Heights, owned by the Coyle Richard J Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1971. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018 (as a Tier 3 building) costing $190,000, following earlier attempts and a $110,000 withdrawn permit in 2017. Other major construction work included reroofing in 2017 ($35,000) and multiple restoration attempts in the 1980s and 1990s.

In 2005, the building underwent a comprehensive routine inspection that revealed multiple fire safety and building code violations, including issues with smoke enclosure doors, handrails, fire extinguisher maintenance, and alarm systems, though these were all abated by April 2005. More recent developments include four graffiti incidents reported between October and December 2024, though their resolution status varies. The building has experienced four alarm system activations (including a CO detector and cooking fire) that were determined to be non-emergency situations. Housing complaints from 2002 noted issues with the front door lock, intercom system, and plumbing concerns, all of which were promptly addressed.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both immediate concerns and larger structural challenges, such as the recent completion of the soft-story retrofit which represents a significant investment in building safety. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by various 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning and parking issues, though these are external to the building itself. Recent graffiti incidents in late 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, while the cessation of housing violations since 2005 indicates improved compliance with building codes. The most recent documented issue is an open case regarding waste on the property from November 2023, which appears to be an external matter rather than a building maintenance issue.