39-41 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103

39-41 Albion Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 39-41 Albion St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofits in 2016 with a $45,000 wood frame structural upgrade, and a substantial electrical system upgrade in 2015 that included replacing the 90-amp service with a 200-amp system and updating grounding requirements. A plumbing issue was recently reported in February 2024 involving drain line repairs in the building's lightwell, and there have been recurring exterior water and drainage issues documented over the years, including a 2010 complaint about a broken shower pipe affecting neighboring properties.

The building has a history of safety-related violations and complaints that have been addressed over time. In 2003-2004, multiple violations were documented including concerns about egress obstruction, security issues with entry doors, handrail repairs, and fire safety matters, all of which were subsequently abated. More recent complaints include a 2010 routine inspection follow-up and a 2022 complaint regarding common areas.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety incidents over the years, including kitchen fires, water leaks, and three street space permits issued in 2011. While there was one fire violation recorded in 2007 regarding an unapproved spraying area, the building's fire safety systems have been generally maintained as evidenced by closed violations. The most recent routine inspection from 2022 showed compliance issues requiring attention, which were addressed by December 2022. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily concerned street cleaning issues rather than building-specific problems.