370 Upper Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 370 Upper Terrace, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a three-story structure built in 1928 and owned by Stephen F Patterson. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably completing its mandatory seismic retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $37,000, along with the installation of a Ufer ground system. The property has a documented history of interior renovations, particularly in 1998-1999, when multiple apartment units received kitchen and bathroom remodels, along with plaster work on the building's exterior.

Foundation adjustments were made in 2004, and major electrical work was carried out in Unit #4 the same year, though this permit has since expired. The building's safety systems have been the subject of multiple inspections and some violations over the years. In 2004, there were fire safety violations related to combustible storage and door closers, which were abated by July 16, 2004.

More recently, there have been recurring issues with fire safety equipment, including three fire complaints between 2021-2023 regarding extinguishers and sprinkler systems, with two cases being corrected and one determined to have no merit. The building is classified as Tier 3 under the soft-story retrofit program, and while work has been completed and a CFC issued, this area still receives attention in fire safety inspections. Recent concerns have included a missing side sewer vent cover (resolved in late 2023) and various street-related issues documented through 311 calls, though these are generally of lower concern compared to building safety matters. The most recent fire safety complaint in November 2023 regarding extinguishers was found to have no merit, and there are no active building violations on record as of the latest data.