3459-3463 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, eight-unit multi-family residential building at 3459-3463 16th Street, owned by Leland Kwok, was built in 1902 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. Most notably, in 2022, the building received a comprehensive fire safety upgrade with a new addressable fire alarm system and smoke detectors installed throughout residential sleeping areas, followed by window replacements and repairs to address dry rot and maintain building integrity.

The property completed mandatory seismic soft-story upgrades in 2015, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco building safety requirements. A routine housing inspection in June 2021 identified several issues that were promptly addressed within two weeks, including fire safety concerns regarding fire escape ladders and extinguisher maintenance, as well as drainage pipe repairs. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including a complete reroofing in 2012 and the installation of a ventless cooking system in 2017.

The property has undergone various use modifications for the ground-floor commercial space, transitioning from limited to full restaurant use, with the most recent approval for a Type 41 ABC license for Sophia Café. Recent local issues reported through 311 calls primarily relate to street-level concerns including sidewalk blockage, street lighting, and waste management, though these do not directly impact the building's residential units. The most recent building inspection and fire safety upgrades suggest active management of the property and attention to resident safety concerns, with no active violations or pending complaints on record as of the latest available data.