40-44 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 40-44 Henry Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Brian F. and Patty L. Topkins, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1900.

Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $60,000) to enhance seismic safety, and underwent house trap sewer replacement work in 2016. The property has faced multiple stair-related issues over the years, with building violations and complaints recorded in 2002 and 2008 regarding stair repairs, handrails, and safety compliance, all of which were subsequently addressed. Two routine housing inspections in 2010 showed compliance with housing standards, and a 2008 complaint about unauthorized construction work on rear stairs was resolved. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing in 1995 (permit expired) and a commercial building demolition in 1996.

The building's violation history (now all abated) includes multiple citations from a 2002 routine inspection for building permit requirements, stair repairs, and fire extinguisher maintenance. A 2010 inspection noted the need for a gas utility shutoff tool, though there have been no active violations since 2010. Recent years have seen typical urban property management issues, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2019-2024 related to street cleaning and parking concerns, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. The property's current "Completed, CFC Issued" status for seismic work and absence of recent building violations suggest improved structural safety and regulatory compliance, though prospective tenants should note the building's age and previous history of stair-related maintenance issues.