131 Corwin St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 131 Corwin Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by Ramadoss 2012 Trust, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1961. Most notably, the building suffered a fire incident in March 2006 (with damages exceeding $30,000) that required substantial repairs, including a complete restoration of Apartment #3 (drywall replacement, kitchen and bathroom renovations, new furnace installation), completed in 2007 at a cost of $35,000. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2003-2004 related to fire extinguishers, combustible storage, defective sprinkler heads, and self-closing exterior doors, all of which were eventually abated by February 2006.

Additional fire-related issues were identified in a 2011 routine inspection, including concerns about combustible storage, smoke detectors, gas meter instructions, and fire escape maintenance. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including the installation of new skylights in 2005 ($10,000), replacement of illegal windows with fire-rated ones in 2004 ($2,000), and deck repairs in 2002 ($8,000). In 1987, aluminum siding was added to the building.

The electrical system received a complete rewiring in 2007, including installation of new fixtures and receptacles. The most recent maintenance issues recorded in 2024 include a fallen tree (resolved) and an abandoned Christmas tree (unable to locate). Historical 311 calls from 2014-2017 indicate previous concerns about sidewalk defects, pavement issues, and hazardous materials on the street, all of which were resolved by the respective city departments. While the building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges over the years, recent records suggest these issues have generally been addressed through appropriate permits and corrections.