20-24 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 20-24 Cumberland Street in Mission Dolores was built in 1911 and has undergone several significant updates and repairs over recent years. The most critical work was the mandatory seismic retrofit completed in 2016, which addressed the soft-story structure requirements at a cost of $65,000. More recent maintenance includes emergency repairs to the rear staircase due to dryrot in 2021 ($14,000), and electrical system upgrades in 2019-2020, including a service upgrade and new power installation to Unit 20A.

The building has a history of addressing structural issues, as evidenced by previous staircase repairs in 2001 and other maintenance work such as a flat roof replacement in 2017 ($12,285) and water heater replacements in 2009. The building has experienced some concerning safety issues, particularly in recent years. In 2019, there was a hazardous electrical outlet incident reported, and in 2011, there were concerns about rot-damaged deck boards and an exterior wood utility ladder on the rear stairway.

Historical records show a significant cluster of violations in 2001 related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and various building maintenance issues, although these were all abated by 2003. The building has maintained its soft-story compliance as a Tier 3 structure, with work completed and Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent external issues have been minimal and primarily relate to street-level concerns rather than building conditions, with the latest 311 call addressing sidewalk cleanliness in July 2024.