156-160 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 156-160 Sanchez Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Savellano Fmly Tr, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1901. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $60,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The building has maintained its basic infrastructure, including a reroofing project completed in 2006 costing $15,250, and earlier south wall improvements with vinyl siding installed in 1989. The property has experienced a series of fire alarm system-related issues, with complaints filed in both 2007 and 2022 that were promptly corrected, though these have been accompanied by five documented false alarm incidents throughout its history. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety and compliance matters, including two routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2011.

While the building itself has had relatively few serious issues, the surrounding area has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti on or near the property. The most pressing safety concern in the building's history was a natural gas leak incident (situation 412) recorded in the fire incident data, though thankfully this occurred without any civilian injuries. The property has consistently responded to regulatory requirements, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems, though the pattern of false alarms and system malfunctions might suggest occasional technical equipment issues.