132-134 Freelon St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 132-134 Freelon St in the South of Market neighborhood, owned by Juan & Carmen Cespedes, has experienced notable safety concerns over the past several years. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed violations related to sprinkler/standpipe systems, while the building has a documented history of fire safety equipment issues, including problems with extinguishers and alarm systems between 2018-2024.

The property underwent horizontal addition work in 1996 (with multiple permit renewals in 2002-2003), and a street space permit was issued in 2017. While the building had significant structural concerns in the past, including collapsing front and back staircases and caving floorboards in 1996-1999, these issues appear to have been resolved. The building's recent history shows a pattern of fire safety violations that are typically corrected promptly, as evidenced by six instances between 2018-2024 where conditions were corrected, though several violations remain open as of 2024.

A tenant buyout occurred in 2017 for $25,000, affecting one tenant unit. The property has experienced various maintenance and environmental challenges in recent months, including sewer odor and graffiti issues reported in early 2025, though these do not appear to be directly related to building safety. The building's primary safety concerns continue to center on fire protection systems, with the most recent violations recorded in September 2024 specifically citing issues with standpipe systems and missing caps.