2023 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 2023 Folsom Street is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1902, currently owned by 2023 Folsom Il Llc. The building has undergone significant improvements and renovations over the past several years, with completed seismic retrofitting in 2021 (after a prior expired permit from 2017), a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 to meet NFPA code requirements, and multiple unit renovations between 2015-2017 including kitchen and bathroom remodels and washer/dryer installations in units 1, 2, 5, and 10. The building has maintained compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements and received CFC certification.

Recent fire safety concerns continue to be an issue, with multiple violations recorded in 2024 regarding the alarm system maintenance, and earlier violations in late 2023. The property has experienced several fire alarm system activations, some of which were determined to be false alarms or system malfunctions, though two cooking-related incidents were recorded without civilian injuries. Historical maintenance issues were addressed in 2016-2017, including violations related to gate doors, lighting, window hardware, and structural maintenance, all of which were abated.

Infrastructure improvements include water main replacement (2015) and various electrical upgrades. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations, as evidenced by completed permits and corrected conditions, though there have been recurring fire alarm system issues as of 2023-2024, as documented by recent fire violations and complaints. The property has experienced some accessibility concerns, as noted in 2018 complaints about door closers being difficult for disabled residents to operate, and has undergone various maintenance and repair work, including termite damage remediation in 2014 and multiple unit renovations to improve living conditions. The building's management has consistently demonstrated a pattern of addressing violations and making improvements, though recent fire safety compliance issues suggest ongoing monitoring is required for this aspect of building maintenance.