115 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The building at 115 Dolores Street is a six-unit, three-story multi-family residential structure constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Christine S Ramos 2012 Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (cost: $65,000), installation of a new boiler system in 2016 with appropriate backflow certification, and reroofing work in 2021 ($26,400). Notable recent upgrades include a fire alarm system modernization completed in 2023 ($20,400), which involved installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with fire code requirements, and the creation of a new laundry area in 2021 ($3,000).

The building currently faces several concerning issues that warrant attention. Most pressing is an active violation filed in April 2024 regarding an operating boiler permit for a unit installed in 2015, though a subsequent complaint from January 2024 about inadequate heating was resolved in January 2024. Additionally, there have been multiple complaints and service requests regarding heating problems during winter 2024, including reports of limited heating hours and temperature concerns.

The building's fire alarm system has experienced multiple documented malfunctions and false alarms, as recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries have been reported. The property has a history of parking enforcement issues, with several complaints about driveway blockage in recent months. While significant safety improvements have been made to the building, including seismic retrofitting and fire system upgrades, the recent heating system permit violation and associated tenant complaints suggest ongoing challenges related to building systems maintenance and compliance.