2727 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 18-unit, three-story apartment building at 2727 Market Street, owned by the Dotterweich Family Trust and built in 1965, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft story retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $145,000, followed by reroofing work in 2020 costing $55,250. Recent building complaints filed in December 2024 have raised concerns about water penetration/mold issues, elevator service problems, and damaged ceilings, though some of these issues may have been subsequently addressed as indicated by their "not active" status.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded in 2002 related to fire proofing, combustible storage, the central alarm system, and smoke enclosure doors, all of which were abated by March 2002. More recent fire safety incidents include violations in 2019 and 2017 regarding alarm systems and emergency lighting, though these were subsequently resolved. A pattern of elevator service issues is evident, with complaints recorded in December 2024 and various maintenance work including a gas furnace changeout in November 2024.

The property has received regular maintenance and upgrading over the years, including the installation of emergency exit lights in 2005, window replacements in 2007, and various roofing projects including work performed in 1989 and 1993. While the building's structural and safety systems have generally been maintained, recent complaints suggest ongoing challenges with elevator service, water intrusion, and mold remediation. The property has also experienced periodic issues with system alarms and fire safety equipment, though these problems have typically been addressed through official inspection processes. External to the building itself, there have been multiple reports of debris and street cleaning issues in the surrounding area throughout 2024, though these appear to be primarily municipal concerns rather than building-specific problems.