227-229 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 227-229 9th Street building, located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, is a four-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907, currently owned by San Francisco Realty Holdings. The building has undergone significant structural and safety improvements over the past decade, including compliance with the city's soft-story ordinance through permitted lateral upgrades in 2018, and substantial foundation work and ADA upgrades completed in 2014 at a cost of $45,000.

Recent fire safety violations were recorded in July 2024, including issues with electrical/extension cords, exits/obstructions, change of use, exits/fire escapes, combustibles in a vacant building, fire extinguisher requirements, and general permit issues, though most of these were subsequently abated. The property has experienced several maintenance and code compliance challenges over the years, particularly between 2000-2011, when multiple violations were documented regarding building safety, heat requirements, plumbing issues, and interior surface conditions. A fire incident in 2006 resulted in damage requiring repairs, and there were numerous complaints regarding unauthorized modifications, including unpermitted window replacements and bathroom/kitchen installations in 2010.

Recent complaints from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing concerns, including a currently active complaint filed in December 2023 regarding vacant storefront conditions and previous complaints about broken appliances and security systems. The building has undergone various upgrades, including window replacements (2014), bathroom remodels (2014), electrical improvements, and plumbing work including sewer trap replacement (2011) and gas line repairs (2010). The most recent fire safety issues from 2023 suggest possible ongoing concerns with building maintenance and code compliance, though many earlier violations from previous years have been adequately addressed and abated.