195-199 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

The three-story, 13-unit apartment building at 195-199 West Portal Avenue, owned by Lrs West Portal Investment and constructed in 1927, has undergone several significant transformations and maintenance updates over the years. Most notably, in 2013, the ground-level space was converted from retail to a medical office use (Golden Gate Urgent Care), requiring substantial renovations including new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, at a cost of $250,000.

The building has seen consistent attention to safety systems, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2017 ($20,000), though it has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, as evidenced by multiple violations and complaints between 2020 and 2024 regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler maintenance, most of which were subsequently corrected. Recent maintenance and upgrades include the replacement of the steam boiler system in 2020, installation of new bathrooms and related facilities in 2014, and various electrical improvements including new signage and communication systems. The building has had periodic fire safety violations, particularly during 2016-2024, concerning issues like general unsafe building conditions, sprinkler head installation, and alarm system maintenance, though these were generally abated.

Recent fire complaints in 2024 about combustible materials and a March 2024 uncategorized complaint (with violation issued) indicate ongoing monitoring of building systems. The property has experienced recent issues with street cleanliness, with multiple reports of overflowing garbage containers in 2025, though these fall outside the building's internal maintenance scope. While there have been multiple fire incidents recorded (mostly false alarms and system malfunctions), none resulted in civilian injuries, and the building has maintained active compliance with most building codes and requirements, with violations being addressed promptly in most cases.