211 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 211 Liberty Street, owned by the Steve Valkanoff Revocable Trust and constructed in 1954, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its required soft-story seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 building, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent major improvements include an ongoing fire alarm system upgrade (pending completion in 2025) to meet current safety standards, with work costing approximately $41,200, and comprehensive unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units #1 and #9. The property has received attention to its windows, with multiple replacements completed between 2020-2021, including 23 street-facing windows and 25 rear-facing windows.

The building has experienced several infrastructure challenges in recent years, including multiple plumbing issues requiring repairs to the sewer system, water lines, and fixtures between 2020-2023. A series of complaints regarding hot water availability in 2021 prompted housing inspections and subsequent repairs. The property has a history of unpermitted work that has been addressed through regularization, with completed permits for various unit renovations, electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 resulted in a violation for the alarm system, which appears to be part of the ongoing fire alarm system upgrade project.

The building has maintained active communication with city authorities through 311 calls, primarily related to parking issues in the vicinity. While the building has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges, recent records indicate significant investment in infrastructure upgrades, particularly in safety systems and unit improvements. The completion of the soft-story retrofit and ongoing fire safety improvements suggest proactive management of structural and safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both emergency repairs and planned upgrades, though there have been periodic issues with communication regarding service interruptions that have been noted in tenant complaints.