937-941 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 937-941 Guerrero Street, owned by the Buchbinder Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (with revisions continuing into 2019), addressing seismic safety requirements at a cost of $56,000, and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) as a Tier 3 building. Recent building violations from 2019 indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges, with active issues related to fire safety (including a lead hazard warning and a missing 604 affidavit) and historical violations regarding egress obstruction and weatherproofing.

Prior improvements include substantial electrical work in 2004 to replace outdated knob and tube wiring in unit 941A, plumbing upgrades in 2015 for unit 939, and various street-space permits in 2019. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly evident in 2019 when several violations were documented for interior surfaces, smoke detection, and building systems. Earlier complaints from 2005-2011 included concerns about door security, plumbing issues, and improper storage.

A recent background check of 311 calls (2023-2024) shows mostly external issues such as parking violations, illegal postings, and tree maintenance concerns in the vicinity, along with one documented fire alarm system activation with no fire. The property has undergone significant safety improvements with the completion of the soft-story retrofit, though some active violations remain to be resolved. The building's history indicates a pattern of maintenance challenges typical of older San Francisco apartment buildings, with particular attention needed to address remaining fire safety and building maintenance issues as of the most recent inspection records.