160 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 16-unit apartment building at 160 Portola Drive in Twin Peaks, built in 1965 and owned by the Paratore Estate, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, a comprehensive fire safety upgrade was completed in April 2024, costing $42,025, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in each unit, new pull stations, an addressable fire alarm control panel, and a cellular dialer. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent improvements in 2024 included the replacement of electrical panels in multiple units (105, 104, 205, 301, 304, 106, 302, 305, 204, and 203) for insurance compliance, and the completion of various maintenance works such as rear stair repairs and column reinforcements in 2020. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues and safety concerns over its history. In October 2020, multiple serious violations were documented, including problems with the floor covering, fire escape ladder, rodent infestation, staircase repairs, and various smoke detection requirements, though these were all abated by December 2020.

More recent safety concerns emerged with a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023. The building's history includes past complaints about water damage, electrical issues, and management responsiveness between 2002-2008, as well as various exterior maintenance matters. The property has been actively maintained in recent years, with multiple units receiving new patio doors (2019-2021) and a mini-split system installation in 2019, suggesting ongoing investment in building improvements. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to street cleaning and waste management rather than building-specific issues.