3216-3218 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3216-3218 Folsom Street in Bernal Heights, owned by James P Cancilla, was constructed in 1921 and contains two units plus a storefront, all of which are under one roof. The property has undergone several important safety and accessibility upgrades in recent years, most notably the installation of a security gate in 2023 to comply with accessibility requirements, which included a sign with contact information for disabled assistance. The building has received regular maintenance attention, with multiple roofing projects documented between 1992 and 2006, and significant electrical and plumbing improvements in 2008 and 2013 respectively.

These improvements included electrical system upgrades on both floors and re-piping of water lines to the laundry sink. The property's maintenance history includes some concerning incidents, though they were generally addressed promptly. In 2012, there was a building violation regarding unpermitted work that resulted in unauthorized removal of weather protection materials, though this was abated within two months.

A similar situation occurred in 2017 with unpermitted electrical work related to new coolers, fans, and lighting in the storefront, which was also investigated and documented. More recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external matters such as parking enforcement, street cleaning, and a brief sewage backup incident in 2021 that was resolved by city workers. The building's permit history shows consistent attention to safety and infrastructure upgrades, incorporating modern requirements and addressing maintenance needs as they arise, while the recent accessibility improvements demonstrate compliance with current legal standards.