50 Rizal St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 147-unit multi-family residential building at 50 Rizal Street, owned by San Lorenzo Ruiz Center Inc. and constructed in 1979, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around its fire safety systems. As of November 2023, there is an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements that needs to be addressed. Recent fire safety improvements are underway, with a permit filed in June 2024 to install additional notification devices, including 288 low-frequency sounders in all units' potential sleeping areas, as well as new remote power supplies to comply with fire code requirements.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly from 2018-2020, when multiple violations were issued regarding building systems and safety features. These included issues with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, stairs, heating, ventilation, and security features, though many of these have since been resolved. The structure underwent significant systems upgrades in recent years, including the replacement of its boiler systems in 2018 and 2015, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2014, and exterior repairs such as reroofing in 2012. Historical records show earlier improvements were made in 1987 to bring the building into compliance with certain standards, though some permits from that period expired without completion.

The property has experienced occasional service calls and complaints related to its operation, including elevator issues, heating problems, and maintenance concerns. A cluster of violations issued in 2018-2020 raised concerns about various building systems, though many of these have been addressed through subsequent repairs and upgrades. The building's fire safety history shows periodic violations and corrections, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirements violation from November 2023. The property management has generally responded to violations and complaints, though there have been instances of recurring system issues, particularly with the fire alarm and sprinkler systems.