254-262 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 254-262 West Portal Avenue, owned by Marcia Ann Thompson Giusti, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant upgrades and improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 4 status, work complete) at a cost of $170,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Recent fire safety improvements include a fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 to comply with current regulations, replacing the fire alarm control unit and adding radio monitoring, smoke detectors, and horn/strobes in various areas, with work still ongoing as of April 2024.

The building has experienced recurring boiler-related issues, with multiple violations for unpermitted operation between 2002 and 2018, though these appear to have been resolved through various corrective actions, including a steam boiler replacement in 2016. Fire safety violations have been addressed promptly, with recent inspections in 2023 resulting in corrections to extinguishers and alarm systems. The property has maintained regular commercial operations on the ground floor, including a successful conversion from a wine shop to a full-service restaurant in 2018.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external matters, such as graffiti and sanitation concerns on adjacent public infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding overflowing city garbage cans. Historical records show the building has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, completing necessary upgrades to fire alarms, sprinklers, and performing customary sign maintenance. The most recent building activities indicate ongoing commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, with the current primary focus on completing the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade and addressing any resulting inspections or adjustments required by the Fire Department.