396-398 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110

396-398 Capp Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, containing 6 units and constructed in 1911. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) with municipal compliance, followed by additional structural upgrades including new foundation and shear walls in 2018. Between 2008-2009, the building received extensive renovations including complete electrical system updates, installation of new furnaces, and comprehensive remodeling of all bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms, demonstrating substantial investment in building infrastructure.

Recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2019 costing $16,500. The building has a documented history of violations and complaints, with the most significant cluster occurring in 2004-2005, when multiple issues were identified during routine inspections, including inadequate heating, security concerns, and problems with smoke detection systems. These violations were all abated by March 2004. There were also notable incidents in 1995 when the building experienced fire-related issues, including concerns about fire safety equipment and the presence of illegal units, though these matters were resolved within two months.

A recent complaint from January 2023 regarding bathtub caulking was addressed and closed in March 2023. The property has experienced recurring issues with mailbox graffiti as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls between late 2024 and early 2023, though these are cosmetic issues unrelated to building safety. The most recent inspections and repairs appear to have been addressed promptly, and there are currently no active building violations on file. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both major systems and individual unit improvements, with no significant safety concerns reported in recent years.