1945-1947 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space at 1945-1947 Mission St in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood was built in 1900 and is currently owned by the Miller Elizabeth A Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety concerns over its history, most notably in 2007 when an illegal conversion of the ground-floor commercial space to residential use was discovered, resulting in multiple life safety violations including inadequate emergency egress, ventilation, heating, and smoke detection systems.

This violation was abated by July 2007 after necessary corrections were made, including the removal of unauthorized partition walls and the installation of proper electrical systems for a fitness studio. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety checks, with several fire safety inspections between 2021 and 2024 revealing issues with sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers, though most were promptly corrected. The building underwent exterior improvements in 2019 with the installation of new hard plank siding, and there are current concerns with a vacant storefront noted in 2019 that remains active.

The property has experienced multiple fire-related incidents, though none resulting in civilian injuries, and has required various maintenance work including addressing dry rot in 1998 and roof repairs in 1997. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing street maintenance issues, particularly with overflowing city garbage cans in the vicinity. The building's documented history suggests a pattern of proactive maintenance and prompt response to safety concerns, though periodic violations and maintenance issues have persisted over the years.