830-836 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The building at 830-836 Capp Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1912, currently owned by Rns Capp LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance issues over its history. Most notably, in recent years, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020 (with CFC issued) and is in the process of adding a sixth unit through an ADU permit filed in late 2020. A comprehensive sprinkler system installation was attempted in 2018, though the permit expired, and there was a subsequent open violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in September 2024.

The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including dry rot repairs in 1987, a reroofing project in 1989, and various code compliance improvements in the mid-1980s. Multiple violations were documented in 2004 regarding inadequate lighting and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were abated by March 2004. Recent months have seen several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding street-level maintenance issues, including garbage and debris cleanup, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance. A tenant buyout occurred in August 2020 at 832 Capp Street for $100,000 involving one tenant, though it is unclear if this affected the remaining units.

The property has experienced periodic inspections and complaints over the years, including a 1999 complaint about unauthorized plumbing installations, which was quickly resolved. A false fire alarm incident was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent filings indicate active management of the property, including addressing safety requirements, though the open violation regarding sleeping area requirements from September 2024 suggests there are still outstanding compliance issues to be resolved. The building's most recent history shows a pattern of planned improvements and necessary safety upgrades, particularly focusing on seismic retrofit compliance and fire safety systems.