19 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 19 Pearl Street, constructed in 1925 in Mission Dolores, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, the building received a new roof in April 2023 costing $16,000, and prior to that, major fire safety improvements were completed in 2022, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in the fire alarm system and compliance upgrades costing $21,000.

The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit, classified as Tier 3, with the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most recent building violations occurring in February 2023, relating to fire safety equipment and emergency systems, though these were promptly abated by March 14, 2023. Earlier complaints from 2005-2006 documented multiple habitability concerns, including water intrusion, interior surface issues, and security requirements, all of which were eventually resolved.

Structural improvements have been a focus, with voluntary upgrades in 2012 including new steel frames and floor framing work valued at $77,000, and various permitted modifications to improve the building's seismic safety. While the building's core systems appear to have received necessary upgrades, particularly in fire safety and structural integrity, there has been some ongoing maintenance attention required in common areas. Recent 311 calls (2021-2024) primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and waste management, particularly concerning human or animal waste and debris removal, though these are more reflective of the neighborhood context rather than building-specific conditions.