189 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 189 Dolores Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the David J Braun Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1921. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 (cost: $57,000) and has consistently updated its fire safety systems, including a recent comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 (cost: $30,712) to comply with current fire codes, featuring new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building's safety compliance includes the installation of a sprinkler system in 2004, though it was initially limited to the basement with only two heads. The property has experienced periodic maintenance and unit-specific improvements, including a kitchen remodel in Unit #4 in 2014 (cost: $9,240) following a compliance issue regarding unauthorized electrical work.

Historical violations were mainly concentrated in 2002-2003, addressing various safety concerns such as egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance, stair repairs, and alarm panel certification, all of which were successfully abated. The building has maintained its residential classification and completed all required inspections, with the most recent routine safety inspection occurring in 2009. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property's immediate surroundings in recent years, including reports of graffiti (2018), general cleaning needs (2017), and waste issues (2022), these were primarily related to public areas and not directly concerning the building's condition or management.