3235-3237 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3235-3237 16th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the Deborah V Vanpatten Trust, was constructed in 1905 and contains 6 apartment units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent major works including a 125-amp electrical service upgrade in 2021, a door and security modifications in 2022, and reroofing work in 2004. A cluster of serious building violations was recorded in May 2002, including issues with electrical outlets, fire safety equipment, stairs, and egress obstructions, though all were abated by July 2002.

The building experienced a concerning heat failure situation in 1997 affecting a unit with an infant, though this was resolved within three months. More recent history shows the building has primarily experienced external maintenance issues, with multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in 2022), sidewalk cleaning needs, and a sidewalk defect in 2017. The building's safety systems appear to have been brought up to standard post-2002 violations, with no subsequent major building or fire safety violations recorded.

A routine housing inspection in 2010 showed some minor egress obstruction issues, which were addressed. The property has maintained compliance with required permits for various improvements and repairs, including a preserved guard rail installation in 1986. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, most historical violations have been promptly addressed, and recent building records show no significant recurring safety or habitability concerns.