120 Gardenside Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131

120 Gardenside Drive is a 5-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1976 and currently owned by Poplar Tree LP. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in early 2024, with the installation of a new fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system upgrade, and electrical rewiring of multiple units (#17-19) to meet current codes. The property has a history of addressing mandatory safety requirements, having completed the Soft Story seismic retrofit program in 2016, though there were previous violations related to this program that were eventually resolved in early 2024.

The building underwent a major conversion project in 2017 to add units by converting garage space into living quarters, and most recently in late 2023, four new bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities were installed. The property has experienced some recurring issues with its fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire violations and complaints regarding sprinkler and alarm systems between 2018 and 2024, though recent work has been completed to address these systems. Building maintenance records show attention to various infrastructure needs over the years, including dry rot repairs (2006), re-roofing (1989), and addressing concrete platform leaks (1987).

Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance matters, including reports of overgrown vegetation and graffiti. The building has a notable historical complaint from 1997 regarding multiple maintenance issues including non-functional systems and pest problems, though these appear to have been resolved. An active complaint from 2000 regarding unauthorized unit modifications remains on record, despite numerous permits suggesting efforts to address unit conversions over the years.