28-32 Ringold St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 28-32 Ringold Street is a 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by John F. and Linda M. Britton. The building has undergone several significant maintenance projects over the years, including stair replacement in 1999 due to rot, reroofing in 1991, and an electrical system upgrade in 2017 involving conversion from overhead to underground service.

The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance issues, with the most recent major concern being a lead paint hazard identified in 2021, which was not abated until May 2022. Prior to this, a health and safety inspection in 2011 revealed several issues including security concerns (entry door viewers), garbage receptacle placement, handrail deficiencies, and missing fire extinguisher. A heating-related complaint was also recorded in 1999. The building's recent history from 2024-2025 shows multiple reports of encampments and sanitation issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself.

The property has demonstrated compliance with most building codes, as evidenced by the completion of various permits and the resolution of multiple violations, though some issues took extended periods to address. The building's maintenance record shows attention to major systems (stairs, roof, electrical), but the lead paint incident suggests periodic attention to exterior maintenance is necessary. A 2007 routine safety inspection and the resolution of multiple 311 calls regarding the property indicate regular monitoring by housing authorities. The building's location in the South of Market neighborhood has resulted in recurring reports of street-level issues, though these are typically related to the public space rather than the building itself.