237 Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 21-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 233-237 Shipley Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, constructed in 2017 and owned by 237 Shipley LLC, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the past year. Most concerning are the multiple open fire code violations recorded in 2024, including issues with the alarm system maintenance, extinguisher requirements, and sleeping area compliance.

The building has also been the subject of at least eight fire alarm activations since 2018, though all were confirmed as false alarms or system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. Recent building complaints from December 2024 indicate problems with the building's exterior maintenance, and there have been numerous reports of garbage and debris in the surrounding area, including human waste, though these were often marked as "Unable to Locate" when inspectors arrived. The property has faced periodic challenges with its alarm and sprinkler systems, as evidenced by multiple violations and complaints between 2022 and 2024, including two separate violations for sleeping area requirements in July 2024.

A tenant buyout was recorded at the adjacent address (231 Shipley Street) in August 2022 for $7,510.74 involving one tenant. The building's management history shows a pattern of fire safety equipment violations, with the most recent violations indicating the need for permits to correct issues with the alarm system and fire extinguishers as of May 2024. While there have been many service calls and environmental issues reported in the vicinity, particularly regarding street cleaning and debris, it's important to note that many of these cases were resolved promptly or marked as "Closed" by the responding agencies.