55-57 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 55-57 Boardman Place in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, constructed in 1912 and currently owned by Simmonite Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most recently, in March 2024, the building received a $65,000 exterior upgrade, replacing vinyl siding with Hardie Artisan V-Grove siding. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, which was required for Tier 3 buildings, and has since received its Certificate of Final Completion.

This building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm system violations noted between 2015 and 2024, including a recent violation in September 2024. There was also a significant fire incident recorded as a building fire with no civilian injuries. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety issues, with notable violations and complaints documented over the years. In 2011, the building faced citations for fire escape maintenance and smoke detector issues, which were eventually abated.

There was an attempt in 2019 to legalize a pre-existing ground-level unit, though this permit was cancelled. The building has undergone essential structural improvements, including foundation bolting, reroofing, and water damage repairs in the late 1990s, and completed a soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $60,000. A series of 311 calls and complaints in recent years (2024-2025) have primarily involved street cleaning and environmental maintenance issues in the surrounding area. While the building has addressed many of its historical concerns, the recurring nature of fire alarm system issues and the recent siding replacement project highlights ongoing maintenance and safety monitoring needs.