173-175 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 173-175 Julian Ave, managed by Shapiro 2012 Family Trust, was built in 1920 in the Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant safety and structural improvements, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 (cost: $120,000) and the installation of a new fire alarm panel in 2019. Recent maintenance includes roofing work completed in 2021 ($21,320), and most recently, the installation of a new gas line in December 2024.

However, the building has faced recurring safety and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding its fire safety systems. Between 2023-2024, there were multiple fire alarm system and extinguisher-related violations, with the most recent fire safety violation issued in January 2025 regarding the alarm system maintenance. The building's fire safety history includes consistent issues with blocked exits, fire extinguisher maintenance, and alarm systems, though many of these violations have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." The property has shown attention to building code compliance, with multiple permits showing proper maintenance and upgrading of systems.

However, there have been documented security concerns, particularly with the front gate system as evidenced by a 2020 complaint about malfunctioning locks and closures. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 have primarily related to street cleaning and encampment issues in the vicinity of the building. While the building's infrastructure improvements demonstrate investment in property maintenance, the recurring nature of some safety violations suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining current safety standards, particularly regarding fire safety equipment and systems.