110 Gardenside Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 110 Gardenside Drive building, a 6-story, 17-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1975, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past few decades. Most recently, in January 2025, the building's fire alarm system is in the process of being upgraded to comply with current safety codes, with a contract value of $65,175. The building has completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 2 soft-story building, which involved adding steel frames on the ground floor, showing compliance with current safety standards.

Historical records show the building has faced several maintenance challenges, including water damage issues in 2004 and 2011, a bathroom fire incident in 2005, and various plumbing modifications including water heater replacements in 2018. Currently, there are active concerns regarding ventilation issues in Unit 402, as reported in August 2024, where cooking fumes and odors from the unit below are reportedly affecting multiple areas of the apartment. The building has experienced multiple routine inspections and fire safety checks, revealing occasional concerns that were typically corrected promptly. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate some external maintenance issues, including a lifted sidewalk tree root (reported November 2024) and multiple reports of parking violations.

The property has maintained active compliance with major safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and other life safety equipment, with records showing regular upgrades and maintenance work to meet current code requirements. The building has undergone regular maintenance and improvements, including a 2018 upgrade to the hot water system with a new 100-gallon water heater installation, and has generally addressed violations and complaints in a timely manner. While there have been various complaints over the years regarding construction noise, parking issues, and some maintenance concerns, most issues have been resolved through proper channels. The property also shows a commitment to ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, as evidenced by recent work on fire alarm systems and previous seismic retrofitting work.