3548 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3548 18th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the Shapiro Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in April 2023 and October 2023, comprehensive fire alarm system improvements were implemented, including the replacement of the existing panel, addition of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and updates to notification appliances.

The building has also received important infrastructure maintenance, such as the replacement of a backflow device in September 2022 and the installation of a new hot water storage tank in 2009. The property has a history of fire safety and building maintenance issues requiring attention. Active violations from an October 2010 inspection remain outstanding, including concerns about the central alarm system, combustible storage, fire proofing materials, lighting, interior walls, weather proofing, and plumbing.

These violations were documented during a routine inspection that also identified potential lead paint concerns. The building's maintenance history includes several permits for street space usage in 2005 and 2015, though more recent records show numerous 311 calls from late 2024 regarding street cleaning issues, graffiti, and other minor infractions, all of which were generally resolved through normal city processes. While the building has undergone significant safety system upgrades, the active violations from 2010 suggest there are still outstanding building maintenance and safety compliance issues that require attention.