1068-1070 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1068-1070 Howard Street, built in 1908 and owned by Tahir K Hendry & Liana, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building is currently classified as Non-Compliant with Tier 4 Soft Story requirements, though it has previously installed steel moment frames and shearwalls in 2018 as part of a seismic retrofit program. Recent fire safety upgrades are underway, with a permit issued in February 2024 for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current codes, including new monitors, detectors, and horn/strobes.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple recent violations related to extinguishers and alarm systems between 2023-2024, though several have been corrected. The property has had maintenance concerns including deteriorated interior stairs (2020) and plumbing issues affecting the ground-floor retail space (2019). Historical building violations from 2000 and 2015 included problems with the central alarm system, heating, interior cleanliness, and pest control, though these were subsequently abated.

The building's infrastructure has seen various improvements, including water heater replacements (2012), an electrical upgrade (2017), and commercial plumbing work in 2016. Recent complaints have focused on security-related issues, with an active sleeping area requirements violation as of December 2023. A notable feature of the property's history is its successful transition from a clothing store to a grocery store (Starco Market) in 2016, accompanied by various retail space improvements.