33-43 Lafayette St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 33-43 Lafayette Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, built in 1913, has undergone numerous renovations and improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there is an active complaint regarding unauthorized changes to approved door and window locations at the ground floor, while in 2018 there was a tenant complaint about excessive construction noise.

A significant renovation project occurred between 2016-2018, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system with 27 heads, kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations in multiple units, and electrical upgrades including new wiring, lights, and smoke detectors. The building has experienced three documented fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and there were two instances of smoking-related emergencies in 2023. Plumbing upgrades include a new water heater installation in 2023 and replacement of the house trap and sewer line in 2022.

The property has a history of addressing building code violations, with all citations from a 2003 inspection related to fire safety, stairs, guardrails, and security requirements being resolved by November 2003. Recent maintenance and upgrades suggest ongoing attention to building systems, though the 2024 permit cancellation for fire alarm system upgrades indicates some unresolved safety system improvements. Numerous 311 calls in early 2025 regarding debris and waste on the street suggest ongoing neighborhood challenges, though these are external to the building itself.