34-36 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-story multi-family residential building at 34-36 Walter Street, owned by Eric Huang, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The property has undergone significant changes and improvements over the past several years, particularly following a serious fire incident in April 2014 that impacted multiple floors. In 2018-2019, major building-wide improvements were implemented, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system with 68 heads, a comprehensive fire alarm monitoring system, seismic upgrades, and the transformation of interior spaces including bathroom and bedroom additions on the fourth floor.

The building's heating systems were substantially upgraded with the installation of tankless water heaters, radiant floor heating, and kitchen and bathroom remodels across all units. The property has a documented history of violations and complaints, primarily from 2011-2012, including issues with stairs, heating systems, and structural maintenance. These violations were subsequently addressed, though there was a notable period of non-compliance that culminated in a final warning letter in May 2019. Of particular concern was a July 2012 routine safety inspection that identified multiple violations, including problems with fire safety equipment, wood stairs, and weather-exposed structural areas.

The building underwent significant remediation work following these violations, including the conversion of wood stairs to metal spiral stairs in 2019, to address safety concerns. While there have been various complaints regarding heating issues, safety violations, and maintenance problems in the past, most of these have been resolved through subsequent permits and improvements. The most recent construction work included several noise complaints in early 2022 and ongoing parking enforcement issues outside the building, though these are not directly related to building safety or habitability. The property has also experienced three documented cooking-related fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries.