3251-3253 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 3251-3253 16th Street, a 3-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1931, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. The building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2014 (as Tier 4), ensuring improved structural safety. Accessibility upgrades were successfully completed in 2019 through the Accessible Business Entrance Program, followed by subsequent revisions to maintain compliance.

The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with efforts to upgrade the fire alarm system in 2022 and recent requirements in 2024 to address various fire code violations, including emergency lighting and door latches. Recent concerns have centered around unit #9, where unpermitted renovation work in August 2024 raised significant health concerns regarding lead paint and hazardous materials, though this issue was subsequently addressed. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, including water intrusion issues in early 2024 affecting the lobby area, and various complaints about common area conditions.

Multiple fire code violation complaints have been logged between 2019-2025, though most have been resolved through corrective actions. The building's systems have received attention through various permits for electrical upgrades, plumbing work, and safety improvements, including a significant fire alarm system upgrade proposal in 2022 valued at $25,400. While the building has met many safety requirements through completed permits and inspections, the frequency of code violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with the building's upkeep and system maintenance, particularly regarding fire safety systems and common area maintenance.