183-185 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 183-185 Duboce Avenue, owned by the Ruan/hu Family Trust, was constructed in 1906 and is three stories tall. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, it is currently classified as non-compliant with Soft Story requirements as a Tier 3 building, with a failure to submit the required screening form in 2014 and an active complaint regarding non-compliance filed in 2019.

In 2017, the building underwent a $63,000 soft story retrofit work. The property experienced a cluster of violations in June 2017 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with smoke/alarm systems, fire extinguishers, window hardware, storage, and lead hazards; all were abated by September 2017. In 2007, the building underwent significant renovations including kitchen remodels in multiple units (#183, #183A, #183B, and #185) and window replacements, which initially generated complaints about potential unpermitted work and asbestos concerns.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with complaints about leaks in 2017 and a more serious set of violations in 2004 involving faulty electrical wiring, roof leaks, plumbing problems, and evidence of dry rot and mold. Infrastructure improvements include plumbing upgrades in 2008 comprising new gas lines, sink drainage, water pipes, and installation of six 30-gallon electric water heaters, along with electrical upgrades including new circuits, subpanels, and switchboards. The property has had various maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk defects, graffiti, and waste removal requests. A combustible materials issue was reported and corrected in 2014, and there have been multiple graffiti incidents recorded through 311 calls.