1916-1918 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1916-1918 Folsom Street, owned by McCormick Properties LLC, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $55,000, including the installation of grade beams, shearwalls, and other structural reinforcements to enhance seismic safety. The building has had recurring maintenance issues, with a cluster of violations in early 2017 related to water damage, mold, electrical systems, and safety equipment, all of which were abated by April 2017.

Recent concerns have emerged regarding window conditions, with complaints in late 2023 about windows being taped without proper frames, and a 2023 complaint about downspout drainage issues. Historical records show the building suffered fire damage in 1989 and has required various repairs to stairways and interior systems over the years, including post-1989 repairs, 2007 stairway repairs, and several routine safety inspections that identified various code compliance issues. The property has maintained regular compliance with major safety requirements, including a completed soft-story retrofit classified as Tier 4 work complete with Certificate of Final Completion issued.

Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as garbage and debris management around the property throughout 2024, though these are more reflective of street conditions than building maintenance. The building's recent history shows that while there have been multiple maintenance issues, particularly in 2017, these have generally been addressed through proper procedures and permits, with no active violations currently on record. Of note, there were significant water-related issues in 2017, though subsequent records indicate these were resolved.