3697-3699 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3697-3699 17th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by 505 Church Street Assocs LLC, has undergone several significant improvement projects since its construction in 1913, with a focus on unit renovations and safety upgrades. Most recently, in 2023, the building received an important fire safety upgrade with the installation of low frequency sounders and new fire alarm features throughout the building, followed by a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 8 in early 2025. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates and improvements, including multiple unit renovations (Units 5, 8) and infrastructure upgrades such as a 2017 installation of underfloor radiant heating throughout and the legalization of a unit conversion from a former garage space.

Of particular note was a series of violations and complaints filed in April 2023 regarding various building maintenance issues, including plumbing violations, weatherproofing concerns, and safety compliance matters. These violations were all addressed and abated by May 2023. The building has also successfully completed its retrofitting as a Tier 4 soft-story building, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

Historical records show minimal serious incidents, with no reported civilian injuries in recent fire-related calls, though there were several false alarms. The property has a history of routine housing inspections dating back to 2001, generally resulting in standard compliance follow-ups. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to exterior maintenance concerns such as graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, which were addressed by city services.