17 Decatur St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The four-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 17 Decatur Street, constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Major improvements include seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry in 2002 (cost: $36,000), a roof replacement in the same year, and interior upgrades to units 7 and 8 in recent years involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling (2015-2016, combined cost: $39,000).

The building experienced serious maintenance issues in 2017-2018, including multiple violations related to lead paint safety, fire safety (including a non-functioning fire escape ladder), and general building maintenance. A troubling pattern of water-related problems emerged, with complaints about leaks and water damage dating back to 2013, culminating in a significant sewage leak incident between units 3 and 5 in January 2022.

The building's fire incident record shows no injuries or major fires, though there have been several alarm activations and minor water-related incidents. Recent history shows ongoing issues with debris and garbage management around the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these are primarily related to external issues rather than building maintenance. The property has received periodic upgrades to individual units, including window replacements, safety improvements like handrail installations, and various plumbing and electrical updates, indicating some level of ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by management.