700-915 Missouri St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story, 23-unit multi-family residential building at 700-915 Missouri Street in Potrero Hill, owned by SFCC Housing Authority and constructed in 1954, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018 at a cost of $250,000, using ASCE 41-13 engineering criteria to strengthen existing walls with plywood.

The property has faced several challenges recently, including a significant fire in January 2023 that resulted in fire, water, and smoke damage throughout the building, for which violations remain active as of June 2023. The building has a history of water-related issues and infrastructure concerns, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding water damage, drainage problems, and plumbing systems. Additionally, there were substantial repairs performed to the building's exterior balconies/decks in 2003-2010, addressing issues of dry rot and deterioration that cost over $680,000.

Looking at the building's recent history from 2023 through 2024, recurring issues with heating systems, water supply, and interior damage remediation have been notable concerns. The property is currently undergoing significant changes as part of the Potrero HOPE SF project, which plans to replace 606 units of public housing with 1,400-1,700 units of mixed-income housing, though specific timelines and impacts on current residents remain to be fully clarified. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety retrofit requirements, including completion of the mandatory seismic improvements, though the recent fire incident and subsequent violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and resident services.