3822 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3822 19th Street, owned by the Ferrigno Family Living Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1965. Most recently, in early 2024, the building initiated a $23,000 fire safety upgrade to replace existing bells with new horn/strobes and install new pull stations throughout the building. In 2023, the building addressed window replacements in units 6 and 10, installed between $54,800 and $120,000 in unit renovations, and completed various fire safety system updates.

A major soft-story retrofit was successfully completed in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Previous years saw substantial improvements including roof replacement in 2013, comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1 and 5, and window replacements. The building has experienced several concerning incidents, particularly in 2023, when multiple complaints were filed regarding water damage, pest infestation, and general maintenance issues.

These complaints, along with historical records from 1995-2002 showing problems such as leaks, plumbing issues, and maintenance concerns, suggest periodic challenges with building upkeep. Fire safety compliance has been a recurring focus, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems, exit corridors, and fire escape maintenance documented between 2005-2022, though these issues were generally corrected promptly. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street parking and sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific issues, indicating external rather than internal problems. The property has undergone numerous upgrades and repairs over the years, including two shower pan installations and comprehensive electrical system updates, showing ongoing investment in building maintenance and safety improvements.