771 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 7-unit, 2-story apartment building at 771 Guerrero Street, built in 1925 and currently owned by Ballestrasse Revocable Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The building is currently showing multiple concerning conditions, including active complaints about peeling exterior paint (2023), ongoing building safety violations related to egress obstructions (active since 2018), and non-compliance with mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements (active since 2019). The property has faced serious habitability issues, including a documented rodent infestation affecting multiple units (2022) and previous fire safety concerns related to blocked exits (multiple incidents between 2016-2022) and storage violations.

The building's maintenance history shows attempts at addressing various structural and safety requirements, including a soft-story retrofit application (2017) and exterior wood stair repairs (2020), though many of these permits are still listed as "filed" rather than completed. Several building improvements have been attempted, including a storage room conversion in 2012-2013 and plumbing upgrades such as a backflow device installation (2015) and sewer work (2011). There have also been historical violations requiring attention to safety systems, including fire alarms, fire escapes, and combustible storage in garages (2006), though these were officially abated.

Recent service requests from 2020-2024 primarily relate to routine maintenance issues such as garbage management and parking concerns. While some of these issues were promptly resolved, they indicate ongoing challenges with property management and maintenance systems. The building's documented history reveals a pattern of recurring issues, particularly regarding fire safety, egress access, and pest control, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.