1365-1369 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 1365-1369 Folsom Street is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by John K. Gardiner. The building underwent significant modifications in the mid-2000s, including the conversion of ground-floor commercial space from a dance studio to a bar (approved in 2006) with subsequent construction valued at $125,000, and the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems in 2008 costing $8,200.

Major structural improvements were completed in 2007, including voluntary lateral upgrades and foundation replacement work valued at $45,000 in permits, though there was a brief violation in January 2007 regarding unauthorized foundation work that was quickly abated. The building has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, including the installation of a full fire detection alarm system with control panels, horn/strobes, smoke detectors, and pull stations in 2008. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of municipal service requests in late 2024 and early 2025, including building inspections, garbage and debris issues, and several transportation-related complaints.

The property has a history of fire safety and occupancy concerns during its bar operation period from 2006-2013, including complaints about smoking violations (2008-2013), an overcrowded assembly incident (2008), and combustible materials issues (2006), though all these complaints were ultimately found to have no merit. The building's residential units have generally been maintained without major reported issues since the extensive renovations and safety upgrades completed in the late 2000s. While there have been recent municipal service calls regarding various urban maintenance issues around the property, these are typical of the South of Market neighborhood and do not directly relate to building conditions.