947 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story multi-family residential building at 947 Church St, owned by Blue Skies Properties LLC, was constructed in 1927 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone significant upgrades and renovations in recent years, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in multiple units (Units 1, 2, 4, and 5) between 2021 and 2023, window replacements throughout the building in 2022, and essential safety improvements such as a soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building) and fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to comply with current safety codes.

The building has experienced some serious incidents in its history, notably a vehicular crash in 2009 that caused substantial damage to the front facade and compromised building systems, and a complaint in 2022 regarding unpermitted renovations and construction noise. While there have been several building code violations over the years, including egress obstruction and unsafe building conditions, these were all resolved and marked as not active. The property has maintained regular updates to its infrastructure, including plumbing system upgrades in 2021, electrical system modernization, and comprehensive fire safety improvements.

Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk maintenance and tree issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns. The most recent building improvements demonstrate ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards, including the installation of wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and fire alarm system upgrades completed in late 2023. The building's history shows a pattern of proactive maintenance and upgrading, particularly in addressing safety requirements and improving resident amenities, though there have been some past issues with construction oversight and communication with neighboring properties.