3600 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 30-unit apartment building at 3600 21st Street, owned by Pietro & Pietro, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1963. The property has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade (costing $100,600) scheduled for completion in 2024 to comply with current fire codes. Other major improvements include a complete reroofing project completed in 2022 ($92,190), the installation of a 12.74 kW solar PV system in 2022, and a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2016 to enhance seismic safety.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2020 and 2023 related to alarm systems, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and sleeping area requirements, though most have been corrected. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety-related incidents, including a significant 2013 incident involving a vehicle crashing through the rear fence and downhill into neighboring yards. Routine inspections have revealed various issues over the years, including a 2008 complaint about termite damage and water leaks.

More recent concerns have centered around construction activity, with complaints about early morning work in 2023 and general construction noise in 2019. The building's front facade has received attention over the years, with window replacements and stucco work completed in 2006. Regular fire safety inspections have documented various compliance issues, with the most recent being a sleeping area violation from November 2023 that remains open. The property has maintained its soft-story retrofit compliance status as a Tier 2 building with work completed and CFC issued.