3380 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3380 21st Street, owned by T&a Drolapas & Sons LP, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $78,400), achieving Tier 3 compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The building has experienced recurrent fire safety issues, with multiple fire escape violations and alarm system problems documented between 2009 and 2023, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up inspections. A 2023 routine inspection noted only the need for a Section 604 compliance affidavit, which was subsequently submitted. Historical complaints from 1997-1999 revealed various maintenance issues including water leaks, heating problems, mold, and common area concerns, though most were addressed promptly.

The building underwent significant infrastructure improvements, including underground electrical service conversion to 300A with 10 meters in 2004, though earlier permits from 1997-2001 (for roofing and siding work) had expired. Recent external matters include recurring parking issues with vehicles blocking driveways (2022-2024) and various maintenance requests to the city for street and tree maintenance, indicating ongoing property management challenges. While the building has experienced numerous violations and complaints over its history, most recent inspections suggest improved compliance with housing codes and safety requirements, though periodic safety-related issues continue to arise.