277 Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 277 Shipley Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Potrero Ventures LLC, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1906. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit (soft-story program) in 2017, achieving Tier 4 compliance and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion. The property has seen multiple unit improvements, including kitchen renovations in Units B and D in 2014 and 2015 respectively, and an attempted legalization of a fifth unit in 2014 that was ultimately cancelled.

A sixth unit legalization attempt was observed as a neighborhood concern in March 2021, though its status remains "Not Active." The building's infrastructure has received attention through various maintenance and upgrade projects, including a complete reroofing in 2007, installation of a new residential fire sprinkler system in 1995, and multiple plumbing improvements, particularly focusing on sewer line replacements in 2009. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 2007 which identified fire safety and smoke detection issues, though these were promptly addressed and abated within two weeks. More recent maintenance concerns include a July 2024 sewer backup incident that was resolved through inspection of the lower lateral system.

The building's recent history has also been marked by several infrastructure-related complaints and service requests, including street space permits in 2018 and various utility-related issues. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and compliance with safety requirements, though the unresolved status of the 2021 unit legalization concern and some recent infrastructure issues warrant attention. The building's systems have been progressively updated to meet modern standards, with significant investments in safety equipment and unit improvements over the past two decades.