3223-3225 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3223-3225 Folsom St in Bernal Heights is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by S3 Folsom LLC. The building has experienced several significant issues regarding construction compliance and safety requirements, most notably a failed mandatory soft-story retrofit that remains "Active" in the violation system as of 2020. This three-tier building is currently listed as non-compliant with San Francisco's seismic retrofit requirements.

The building has a documented history of unauthorized construction work, including 2021 modifications to convert a unit from one bedroom to two bedrooms without proper permits, and multiple complaints in 2020 regarding unpermitted construction during COVID-19 shelter orders. Recent work includes electrical system upgrades in 2023 to address heating system complaints, though there have been persistent heating issues documented in tenant complaints as recently as February 2023. The property has undergone various improvements and modifications over the years, including attempts to add an unauthorized seventh unit in 2020 and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2008 and 2023.

Building maintenance issues have been addressed through various permits, including balcony railing repairs in 2020 and water heater replacements. The property has experienced multiple tenant complaints regarding construction activity and building code compliance, with several inspections resulting from complaints about work being performed without proper permits. While some building improvements have been properly permitted and completed, including soft-story retrofit work initiated in 2017, ongoing violations and complaints suggest ongoing compliance challenges. The building's sewer system experienced an issue in March 2022, and there have been various utility-related permits and repairs documented over the years.