3234-3242 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 3234-3242 16th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Martin M. Cheng and Annie W. Fa, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1911.

Most notably, in July 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade valued at approximately $20,567, including new addressable smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and low-frequency horns in all residential sleeping areas, bringing the building into compliance with current fire safety standards. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, including a lead paint hazard concern in 2020 that resulted in multiple violations, which were ultimately abated by November 2021. Other notable improvements include a complete window replacement project in 2006, installation of new concrete in the parking lot in 2010, and various electrical upgrades in 2003, including a main service replacement. The building has faced several challenges in recent years, including complaints about a vacant ground floor retail space in 2022 that was reportedly suffering from vandalism and neglect, though this issue was marked as resolved in December 2022.

Multiple routine inspections have shown varying degrees of maintenance compliance, with several violations recorded in 2020-2021 related to paint problems, lead hazards, and building systems. The property has also experienced periodic infrastructure issues, including a sewage leak in 2020, though this was addressed by the landlord. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as garbage concerns, graffiti, and parking violations, though these are not necessarily indicative of building conditions. The building's fire incident record shows three minor incidents between 2020 and 2023, none resulting in civilian injuries or significant damage.