191 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 9-unit apartment building at 191 Duboce Ave, owned by Falcon David & Anthony, was constructed in 1929 and has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past few years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020 at a cost of $85,000 to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The electrical system has received substantial upgrades, including the replacement of fuse boxes with breaker panels and installation of smoke detectors in multiple units (101, 102, 103, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303) between 2019 and 2021.

Recent building violations from May 2023 related to fire safety and emergency preparedness were resolved by July 2023, including issues with fire escape ladders, gas utility shutoff requirements, and fire alarm system certification. The building's maintenance history shows recurring concerns with heating systems, including a significant complaint about lack of heat during winter months in early 2023, and a similar heating-related complaint from 1995. The property has documented fire safety inspections, with issues identified in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022, though most were promptly corrected.

The building's owners have generally responded to safety violations and permit requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program (designated as Tier 3 with CFC issued) and various electrical upgrades. While recent violations were addressed relatively quickly, the property's history shows periodic maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and fire safety equipment. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and parking concerns, but these are external to the building itself.