136 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 136 Guerrero St, built in 1906, has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, including a completed soft story retrofit in 2015 ($40,000) and associated structural revisions in 2018, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements as a Tier 3 soft-story building. The property has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges, with recurring fire alarm system issues documented between 2011 and 2021, including problems with blocked exits (2019) and various alarm system malfunctions that were generally promptly corrected.

Building violations were notably documented in 2004-2005 regarding various safety concerns including inadequate smoke detectors, lighting, and egress obstructions, all of which were subsequently abated. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding building exits and security. A significant complaint in 2019 reported a locked back exit that left only one functional exit for the building and adjacent units.

The property has also experienced infrastructure challenges, with plumbing issues documented in 2011 (sewage backing up in shower) and various repair projects including a 2011 emergency fire panel replacement and 2005 stair repairs. Recent months have seen several 311 calls related to the property and surrounding area (2024), primarily regarding debris and abandoned items on the street, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. The most recent building complaint from July 2023 regarding common areas was promptly resolved within a month.