1936 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1936 15th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Lee Milton K Wong Florence, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant updates over its lifetime. Most notably, a substantial fire safety upgrade is currently underway as of June 2024, with a permitted cost of $32,287 to modernize the fire alarm system to comply with current codes, including the installation of smoke detectors, horn/strobes, and low-frequency sounders throughout the building. The building previously faced fire safety violations in 2002 regarding fire escape drop ladder requirements and combustible storage issues, though these were resolved within two months.

Historical improvements include vinyl siding installations in 1986 (front) and 1994 (rear), while in 2007, repairs were made to address dry rot in wood sheathing and trim, following a pest report. The building has undergone regular housing inspections, with routine checks conducted in 2002, 2006, and 2016, as well as a complaint investigation in 2022 concerning common areas. Outside the building itself, there have been multiple 311 calls in recent years primarily related to parking issues, with several citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways between 2020-2022.

There were also reports of graffiti and general street cleaning needs in the vicinity during 2020-2022. A single cooking-related fire incident was recorded, though it was contained and resulted in no civilian injuries. The building's maintenance and safety history suggests ongoing attention to fire safety requirements, with the most recent permit indicating proactive measures to improve resident safety and compliance with current standards.