3554 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3554 17th Street, currently owned by Bernal Heights Housing Corp, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are active plumbing problems as of late 2024, with multiple complaints about water quality and sewer issues, including brown water discharge and mold problems. The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about breakdowns and inadequate maintenance, particularly affecting disabled residents who rely on the lift for access.

The building's soft-story compliance status is Non-Compliant (Tier 3), and there is an active violation regarding failure to comply with soft-story Tier III requirements as of 2019. The property has undergone various safety-related improvements over the years, including fire alarm system upgrades, sprinkler system additions, and a soft-story upgrade attempt in 2017 (valued at $70,000). However, recent complaints indicate recurring infrastructure issues, particularly with plumbing and building systems.

A significant cluster of building violations was documented in January 2019, including issues with emergency lights, self-close doors, and smoke alarms, though these were reportedly abated by March 2019. Historical records show the building has experienced multiple fire safety system activations, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent inspections have documented various maintenance issues, and the property is currently under scrutiny for both plumbing and elevator system problems as of 2024.