340 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

340 Church Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, currently owned by 340 Church Street LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations and safety upgrades over the past decade, with significant work in 2022 including a $33,000 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes, replacing vulnerable components and adding wireless low frequency sounders in sleeping areas. A series of unit improvements have been completed between 2010-2020, including laundry installations, kitchen and bathroom remodels in several units (notably Units 8 and 10), and infrastructure improvements such as electrical upgrades and a roof replacement.

The building has had some concerning recurring issues regarding fire safety compliance, with multiple fire violations and complaints in recent years. Most notably in 2024, violations were recorded for alarm system maintenance and UL certification, though these were subsequently abated. Historical records show some problematic conditions in 2012-2016, including mold issues, water damage, and a serious complaint about carpet contamination in common areas. There have been several fire alarm activations, gas leak incidents, and cooking-related false alarms recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

The building underwent routine safety inspections, with notable violations in 2002 regarding fire escapes and other safety features, while recent complaints from 2023 highlighted several safety compliance issues that were addressed. Recent planning records indicate a conversion of some garage parking spaces to ride-share spots, though this appears to be a tenant-use issue rather than a building safety concern. The property has maintained regular updates to its safety systems, as evidenced by recent fire safety inspections and maintenance work. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and upgrading systems to meet current codes, though there were periods of significant deferred maintenance in the early 2010s that appear to have been largely resolved through subsequent renovations and inspections.