527 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 527 Dolores Street, owned by Ali & Fatemah Khostovan, has undergone several significant structural improvements since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofits in 2021 (with prior work in 2018) to enhance seismic safety, and in 2018, an accessory dwelling unit was added at the rear ground floor.

The building's electrical system was updated in 2005 with a conversion to underground service with seven meters, and the property previously underwent comprehensive compliance work in 1985. The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, with the most concerning issues occurring in mid-2002 when multiple violations were recorded including problems with fire safety systems, egress, self-closing doors, windows, stairs, and fire protections, all of which were resolved by October 2002. More recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about peeling paint and missing exterior siding, and a 2013 complaint regarding facade bricks and dry rot.

The property has also experienced various interior maintenance issues, as documented in complaints from 2011, including problems with plumbing, ventilation, mold, and window functionality. Two fire alarm-related incidents were recorded in 2005 and 2007, with the 2005 issue being corrected. The building's current status shows completed mandatory safety improvements, with recent 311 calls primarily related to park and street maintenance rather than building-specific issues, and no active building violations as of October 2023.