3174-3178 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3174-3178 16th Street, owned by Ralph Oppenheim Inc., was constructed in 1922 and contains 7 units, including 6 residential and 1 commercial space. The building has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 4 status), which involved seismic strengthening of both the residential and commercial portions, with costs totaling $90,000. Between 2016 and 2019, substantial electrical upgrades were completed, including the installation of a new 400A overhead service, rewiring of Unit 3, and the addition of modern safety features such as arc fault circuits.

The commercial space underwent a major renovation in 2013-2014 to convert to a full-service restaurant with bar, including mechanical upgrades and new fire protection systems. The building has had several fire safety complaints over the years, particularly in 2005 and 2010, though these were generally resolved promptly. Notable issues included egress obstructions and emergency lighting problems, all of which were abated by April 2010.

The property experienced some maintenance challenges in 2010, including a rat infestation that was resolved by May 2011. More recently, in early 2025, there have been multiple reports of graffiti on and around the building, though these are primarily external issues. The building's recent maintenance record shows regular attention to safety systems and infrastructure, with no active housing or fire code violations as of the latest data.