415-417 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This 4-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 415-417 Tehama Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, built in 1906, is currently undergoing significant improvements under the ownership of Tehama SF Limited Partnership. The property has an active soft-story retrofit status (Tier 4) with completed work and Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent major renovations include the installation of a new automatic fire alarm system (June 2024), comprehensive siding replacement (March 2024), and substantial interior improvements across all units in 2023 involving drywall replacement, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and window upgrades totaling over $1 million.

The building is also undergoing ground floor unit legalization to remove unauthorized units and add one new unit, along with fire sprinkler installation throughout the first floor. Other recent improvements include complete rewiring of all units (October 2023) and various mechanical upgrades including new HVAC systems. The building's history includes several significant maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time. In 2017, there were violations related to lead paint hazards and building maintenance, though these were abated by 2018.

Earlier complaints from 2010-2012 involved issues with mold, construction safety concerns, and an unpermitted dwelling unit that appear to have been resolved. Recent tenant buyouts occurred in late 2022, with payments of $50,000 and $118,000 to former tenants at 417 and 415 Tehama Street respectively. The property has generated multiple 311 calls recently (December 2024 - January 2025) primarily related to street cleaning issues, though these were not directly related to building conditions. The extensive ongoing improvements, including fire safety upgrades, unit legalization, and structural reinforcement work, suggest a substantial investment in the building's long-term habitability and safety.