157-161 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 10-unit multi-family residential building at 157-161 Henry Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood is a three-story structure built in 1908, currently owned by Dial/Henry LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety-related improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) that included new foundations and shear walls, and recent fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet current code requirements.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in 2023 regarding common areas and hot water availability, though these were resolved by late 2023. Historical challenges included multiple fire safety violations related to blocked exits and fire extinguishers between 2006 and 2022, all of which were subsequently corrected. The building's maintenance history shows attention to roofing (completed in 2009 and 1992), electrical upgrades (including work in units 9 and 10), and infrastructure improvements such as stair repairs (2000) and plumbing work (2013).

A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2000, primarily related to building safety and lead paint concerns, including issues with stairs, windows, and fire safety equipment; these were all addressed by May 2001. The property has also experienced recurring tree-related concerns, with multiple 311 calls between 2019-2020 regarding branches contacting windows/building, though these were addressed through scheduled maintenance programs. Recent work has focused on compliance with current safety codes, as evidenced by the 2023 fire alarm system upgrades and previous soft-story retrofit completion, though some maintenance issues continue to arise periodically, particularly regarding water systems and common area upkeep.