149 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 149 Julian Avenue in the Inner Mission, built in 1923 and currently owned by David J Braun Lvg Tr, has undergone significant recent improvements to address safety and habitability concerns. In early 2024, the building received major upgrades including a fire alarm system modernization ($29,214) to meet current requirements, substantial unit renovations ($65,000) including drywall repairs, new kitchen cabinets, and bathroom fixtures, as well as complete rewiring of Unit #8.

These improvements followed a concerning history of fire safety issues, with multiple fire complaints and violations recorded in 2023-2024 related to alarm systems, sleeping area requirements, and multiple fire code violations, some of which resulted in citations. The building's maintenance history shows substantial infrastructure improvements in previous years, including a complete repiping of cold water systems in all 8 units (2009) and a new boiler installation (2008). A noteworthy complaint was filed in 2021 regarding Unit #1's outdated appliances and poor condition of kitchen and bathroom facilities, though this appears to have been addressed in the recent renovations.

The building faced several violations in 2016 related to structural maintenance, self-closing doors, and safety equipment, all of which were abated by July 2016. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily related to street-level issues such as garbage, debris, and encampments near the property, rather than building-specific concerns. The property has experienced three alarm system activations with no associated injuries, suggesting fire safety systems are now receiving regular attention, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and the resolution of multiple fire code violations.