565-569 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit apartment building at 565-569 Dolores Street is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1909, currently owned by the Brenda Romano Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $40,000 to enhance seismic safety, and a $16,500 re-roofing project in 2019. The property experienced notable maintenance challenges in 2018, including complaints about roof leaks and deteriorating windows, which were documented in resident complaints.

These issues were partially addressed through various permits, including window replacements and roof repairs, though some work remains ongoing, particularly regarding the building's windows. The property has also addressed structural concerns, with multiple permits showing work on decks, stairs, and addressing dry rot issues dating back to 2002 and as recently as 2018. The building underwent a routine apartment house inspection in 2018-2019 that revealed multiple violations, including issues with smoke detectors, electrical systems, and general maintenance requirements. While most of these violations were abated by July 2019, there are currently two active violations from the routine inspection: one regarding "Repair lighting" and another related to "Provide 604 affidavit" in the fire section.

The building's systems have received attention through various permits, including electrical work completed in 2019 to address exposed wiring and lighting issues in common areas, as well as plumbing upgrades including water heater replacements. Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various safety system upgrades. The property has achieved full compliance with the soft-story retrofit program, receiving its Certificate of Final Completion. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues and violations, most have been addressed through permits and repairs, with particular attention paid to structural safety and basic systems maintenance.