267-271 Dorland St

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 267-271 Dorland Street, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016-2017, which included structural upgrades with shear walls and moment frames, though this work initially generated multiple tenant complaints about building movement and safety concerns. In 2018, substantial exterior improvements were made including replacement of redwood siding, window upgrades, and back stair repairs. The building has experienced several maintenance issues, particularly during 2016-2017 when there were complaints about heating system failures and unauthorized construction work, resulting in tenant safety concerns. More recently, a fire safety violation was issued in March 2023 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems, though this was subsequently resolved. The property has undergone various unit remodels including kitchen and bathroom updates, and electrical system upgrades, with the most recent plumbing work recorded in 2020 for a heating boiler replacement. Historical records show that the building faced multiple violations in 2002 related to stairs, fire escape maintenance, and lead paint hazards, though these were all abated by October 2002. The building's fire incident history includes several minor events, primarily related to cooking, smoke detection, and system malfunctions, with no reported civilian injuries in any incidents.