123 Ripley St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 123 Ripley Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1968, has undergone significant recent transformations under the ownership of 260 San Marco Partners LLC. Most notably, between 2019 and 2022, the building expanded from its original five units to a total of nine units through the addition of four accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the last major work completed being an ADU conversion of the basement area including full utilities installation.

The property underwent substantial safety improvements in 2020-2021, including installation of a new 400-amp electrical service, comprehensive fire sprinkler systems throughout (with about 49 heads installed), a complete fire alarm upgrade, and the installation of ductless mini-split systems for improved climate control. In 2019, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, though there were some complications with a withdrawn permit for similar work on the north building. Older building violations from 2001 and 2019, primarily related to fire safety and handrail conditions, were all properly abated.

Recent maintenance records indicate some infrastructure challenges, with multiple sewer-related service calls in 2023, including backups and vent issues. The property has been the subject of various 311 calls in recent years, though these appear to be primarily related to street and sidewalk issues outside the building's direct control, such as reports of abandoned vehicles and street cleaning needs. The most recent permitted improvements and maintenance work suggests ongoing active management of the property, with significant investment in both unit expansion and safety systems over the past several years.