2629 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

2629 Folsom St is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Beverly Viotti. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 with the installation of moment frames, and addressing various building envelope issues through multiple repairs in 2016 including replacement of dry rot beams, damaged studs, and siding on the south face of the building. The property has a documented history of water-related issues and maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints and violations between 2000-2016 regarding water damage, mold, and exterior deterioration, though most of these historical issues appear to have been resolved.

Recent fire safety concerns have emerged as a notable pattern, with violations related to sleeping area requirements (2023) and multiple inspection citations for fire extinguishers (2024) and sprinkler systems (2024), though these issues were apparently corrected promptly. The building has experienced recurring elevator system issues, as evidenced by a 2009 electrical permit for elevator safety equipment relocation and multiple fire department responses for elevator rescue. Regular maintenance and systems upgrades have been performed, including a 2019 fire sprinkler system valve replacement and various plumbing and electrical improvements.

The property has shown some resilience in addressing safety and maintenance concerns, completing its soft-story retrofit (designated as Tier 2) and most historical violations have been resolved. However, the most recent building complaints from 2023 (regarding common areas) and ongoing fire safety violations signal areas requiring continued attention. The building's location has generated typical urban environment issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning, parking enforcement, and graffiti, though these are generally not indicative of building-specific problems. While historical issues related to water damage and interior surfaces were prominent in the early 2000s, more recent building permits and maintenance records suggest active management of the property, though the recurring pattern of fire safety violations, including a recent sleeping area requirement issue, is notable.