1769-1777 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 1769-1777 Folsom Street, built in 1911 and currently owned by the Gan Kim Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. Most notably, in April 2019, the building received multiple notices of violation (NOV) related to safety concerns, including inadequate smoke detection systems, handrail and stair repairs, security requirements, inadequate lighting, electrical issues, and lead paint hazards. These violations were abated by July 2019 through various repairs, including handrail repairs and stair step improvements.

The building faced further challenges in 2021 with heating system problems and peeling paint issues, which were eventually resolved. An incident in July 2020 involved damage to the storefront from a vehicle crash, requiring repairs to the security door, glass door, flooring, and storefront siding, completed at a cost of $20,000. The property has undergone various mechanical system upgrades, including water heater replacements in 2021, electrical improvements such as new baseboard heaters, and plumbing work addressing furnace repairs and leaks. Several fire code violations were recorded between 2016 and 2022, including instances of operating without proper permits and multiple fire code violations in 2020, though these were subsequently addressed.

Recent records from late 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 calls regarding pavement defects, graffiti, and waste management issues around the property. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and system upgrades through permits and inspections, though not always without delays or multiple corrections. The property has also been involved in establishing a massage therapy business (Tubtim Siam) that required various permits and approvals between 2016-2017, including a conversion from office space to massage therapy use. A current flood prevention project is noted in planning records, indicating ongoing infrastructure improvements.