3638-3642 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3638-3642 19th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1917, has undergone significant improvements over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2023, a fire alarm replacement system was filed to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements. The building completed a comprehensive soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 4), costing $120,000, which included the installation of moment frames and shearwalls to improve seismic safety.

Major renovations were performed between 2019-2021 across multiple units, including unit 3640 in 2020-2021 which received a new den, bathroom, kitchen upgrades, and new appliances, while units 3638 and 3642 received similar improvements in 2019 with new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen fixtures, and appliances. The building has a documented history of moisture and mold-related issues, with complaints filed in 1997, 2006, and 2016, though all were marked as resolved. Earlier violations between 2001 and 2016 involved various building maintenance issues including security, plumbing, and smoke detection concerns, all of which have been addressed.

The property has maintained compliance with modern safety standards through various upgrades, including the installation of new space heaters in 2008, replaced water heaters in 2015, and the recent fire alarm system upgrade. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and sanitation issues outside the building, which were resolved by city services. The building's recent improvements demonstrate ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property to meet current safety and comfort standards, though prospective tenants should note the building's historical moisture and ventilation challenges.