217 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 217 Arkansas St in Potrero Hill, owned by Aare Trust, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past years, with particular attention to fire safety systems and structural maintenance. Most notably, in 2018, substantial work was completed on the retaining wall with a $37,500 repair and superstructure installation to prevent further rotation.

The building has seen consistent upgrades to its fire safety systems, including the installation of a new 1.5" underground fire service line and various sprinkler modifications between 2010-2017, with the most recent fire safety work occurring in 2017 to integrate new equipment into the existing system. The property has had some maintenance and safety concerns over the years, including a 2017 complaint regarding mold growth and plumbing issues in Unit 2 that was resolved within two months. Historical violations from 2009-2017 were primarily related to sanitation and plumbing issues, including sink repairs and fire extinguisher maintenance, though all these violations were officially abated by September 2017.

The building's infrastructure has been a focus of attention, with multiple permits related to plumbing and electrical work in Unit 2 during 2010-2017, including extensive electrical upgrades and plumbing modifications such as bathroom fixture relocation and washing machine drain installation. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have mostly concerned street maintenance and cleaning issues, with one incident in 2022 involving a potentially illegally topped tree. The building's records show regular maintenance and prompt addressing of violations, with no active complaints or violations as of the latest available data.