170 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 11-unit, 3-story apartment building at 170 Duboce Avenue in Mission Dolores, owned by Podolsky John Rev Living Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic strengthening work in 2014 under the soft-story ordinance, which included plywood and anchor bolt installation at the garage level, with the work receiving a Certificate of Final Completion.

The building has undergone extensive unit improvements, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and plumbing upgrades. Recent maintenance issues have surfaced, including a 2023 fire violation related to the alarm system that was referred to hearing, and recurring concerns about boiler permit renewals between 2017-2020, suggesting some ongoing maintenance oversight.

Historical fire safety violations from 2004 (related to fire escape maintenance, combustible storage, and fire proofing) were all abated, and there have been no active fire safety violations since then. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to unit upgrades and building systems, though recent complaints about gas utility shutoff tools and fire extinguisher maintenance requirements in 2022-2023 indicate some areas needing ongoing attention. The property has experienced routine garbage and debris issues in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these appear to be street-related rather than directly tied to building management.