3351 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3351 Cesar Chavez St in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1961, is currently facing significant compliance issues and safety concerns. Most notably, the building is classified as Tier 3 Non-Compliant under the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, with ongoing violations as of November 2022. While recent permits show some progress with steel ordinary moment frame installation (issued October 2023) and previous soft story retrofit work (August 2019 at an estimated cost of $60,000), the building's seismic safety compliance has been a persistent concern, with active monitoring fees and required placard postings.

The property has undergone several substantial improvements over the past decade, including windows replacement with fiberglass units in 2016 ($18,500), reroofing in 2018 ($14,000), and various electrical and fire safety system updates. There were notable fire safety concerns in 2017 and 2019 regarding alarm systems that resulted in violations, though these were subsequently corrected. Recent maintenance history shows multiple sewage discharge incidents in late 2024, suggesting potential plumbing infrastructure issues. Historical violations from 2007 included problems with fire escape ladders and weatherproofing, though these were resolved.

The building's owner, Patricia A Britton, has filed various permits for building improvements, including recent revisions to the building's seismic retrofit framework. Recent service history (2023-2024) indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 calls regarding sewage backup issues, though these were resolved through PUC response. The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent significant activity focusing on the unresolved soft story retrofit requirements. The building's age and the need for seismic retrofitting underscore the importance of monitoring structural and safety improvements, despite various completed upgrades to windows, roofing, and life safety systems.