150 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 150 Dolores Street, owned by Wong Dolores Street LLC, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (classified as Tier 3) with a cost of $100,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2001 and 2011, though all have since been resolved. In 2001, multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety and security, including problems with self-closing doors, fire escape ladders, and fire proofing materials, while 2011 violations involved building safety concerns including light/ventilation issues, handrail repairs, sanitation problems, and drainage pipe maintenance. A more recent fire safety inspection in July 2024 noted issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, though these were corrected by September 2024.

The building has also had routine inspections conducted by Housing Inspection Services in 2001, 2011, and most recently in 2016, when concerns were raised about potential fire hazards. A street cleaning issue reported in October 2024 was promptly resolved. While the building's historical record shows attention to compliance and safety issues, the presence of multiple past violations and recent fire safety concerns may warrant ongoing monitoring of building maintenance and safety systems.