790 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 30-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 790 Church Street, owned by the Magaline Family Living Trust, has a particularly complex maintenance history spanning several decades. Most recently, in late 2023 to early 2024, the building underwent significant fire safety improvements, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023 (cost: $43,800) and related elevator modernization work.

These improvements addressed both current fire code requirements and added safety features like low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new smoke detectors. However, the building has a notable history of elevator maintenance issues, particularly between 2014-2015 when multiple complaints were filed about door functionality and system reliability, though recent permits indicate current elevator equipment upgrades are being implemented. The building's violation history shows recurring issues with boiler permits, with multiple violations recorded between 2001 and 2018, though all these violations have been marked as abated.

There have been several fire safety concerns over the years, including violations for blocked exits, alarm system issues, and sleeping area requirements, with the most recent violations in 2023 related to fire system certification and sleeping area requirements. The property has experienced various maintenance challenges, including a period of no heat reported in November 2019, though many historical issues appear to have been addressed through recent upgrades and repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external matters such as graffiti, parking violations, and street maintenance, rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved overall building maintenance in recent years.