3605 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3605 20th Street is a 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by 3605 20th I1 LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including accessibility upgrades completed in late 2022 with the installation of power door operators and hardware replacement to comply with the ADA requirements, along with a comprehensive sewer lateral & house trap replacement and water service line repair in September 2022. Multiple unit renovations have been completed between 2017-2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, and 16, many of which involved installing new laundry facilities and updating electrical systems.

The building has a completed soft-story retrofit (Tier 4) and fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 to meet current safety standards. Recent complaints and violations indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges, including a November 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements and an electrical permit violation. The property has experienced periodic issues with fire safety equipment, as evidenced by multiple fire code violations and complaints between 2006-2023, though most have been addressed through corrective actions.

The building's history includes several routine inspections revealing various maintenance needs, particularly in 2004, 2006, and 2014, though these issues were generally resolved. Recent complaints from 2023/2024 have included concerns about noise from construction work, potentially unauthorized remodeling, and graffiti, though most 311 calls related to the property in late 2024 were for exterior issues not directly related to building maintenance, such as street cleaning and illegal postings. The property's planning records indicate various improvements and changes of use, including barrier removal and storefront modifications, with the building maintaining active compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements.