160-162 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 160-162 San Carlos Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 160 San Carlos LLC, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018, involving foundation reinforcement and the installation of moment frames, with associated fire sprinkler system upgrades completed in 2019. Recent improvements include a kitchen remodeling project in early 2023 (costing $45,000) and comprehensive fire safety enhancements in 2020, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building has seen multiple unit renovations since 2011, including bathroom and kitchen updates, and significant electrical system upgrades such as a 400-amp main panel installation in 2018 and extensive rewiring work. The property has a history of regulatory compliance issues from 2003 related to building safety, including stair repairs and fire safety equipment requirements, but these violations were all abated by 2006. Recent maintenance records show active management of the property, with no current building violations on file.

There have been multiple tenant buyouts at the property, with significant payments made in 2020 for units at 164 San Carlos Street. The building has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by numerous parking enforcement calls in 2024, and occasional reports of garbage and debris, though these are more related to street conditions than the building's maintenance. The property has also undergone unit legalization processes, including the establishment of additional units on the ground floor in accordance with city orders.