30 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, 8-unit apartment building at 30 Rausch Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Tang/wong Fmly Tr, has undergone significant improvements and expansions since its construction in 1912. Most notably, the building added an eighth unit on the ground floor in 2017, following the legalization of a seventh unit and completion of required upgrades including a soft-story retrofit (2017) costing $45,000 to ensure seismic safety compliance. Between 2019-2021, the property invested substantially in safety and modernization improvements, including the installation of fire sprinklers ($15,000), a fire alarm monitoring system ($14,900), and two high-efficiency furnaces.

The building's systems have been brought up to current safety standards, with recent permits showing attention to both fire safety and energy efficiency. The property has a history of addressing building code requirements and safety concerns, with several completed permits demonstrating ongoing maintenance and upgrades. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in 2004 regarding staircase safety, handrails, and storage issues, but these were all promptly addressed and abated by April 2004.

More recent inspections and permits show a consistent pattern of proactive maintenance and compliance with current building codes, including the installation of modern safety features such as sprinklers and fire alarms. The building's location has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, including sidewalk maintenance and cleaning matters, though these are largely routine municipal matters rather than building-specific concerns. The property's most recent major upgrades (2020-2021) have focused on both safety systems and energy efficiency, indicating ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure and systems.