176 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 176 Julian Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by the Michael C Brown Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building completed mandatory fire alarm upgrades including new panels, low-frequency horns in units, and wireless communication systems, demonstrating compliance with current fire safety codes. In 2022, the building completed a seismic retrofit as part of San Francisco's mandatory soft story program, achieving Tier 3 compliance.

Other infrastructure improvements include the replacement of a boiler in 2013 and reroofing work in 2006. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety issues, though most have been addressed. A 2000-2002 violation regarding lead-based paint was resolved, and a 2009 incident involving an unpermitted electrical sign installation was abated.

In 2011, multiple fire safety concerns were identified during a health and safety inspection, including issues with fire escape ladders, door closers, and garage ventilation, but these were subsequently addressed. The building recently experienced several exterior maintenance and cleanliness issues as documented in 311 calls from late 2024 to early 2025, primarily related to encampments, graffiti, and debris on public spaces near the property, though many of these cases were resolved promptly. A health and safety inspection was conducted in 2017, and routine safety inspections have been performed periodically, most recently as recorded in the available permit and inspection history.