242 Ripley St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit apartment building at 242 Ripley Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1977, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. Most notably, the building experienced a cluster of safety violations in 2002-2003 that required attention to multiple fire safety issues, including the installation of smoke detectors in stairways and the lobby, repairs to stairs and decks, and the resolution of combustible storage concerns. These violations were systematically addressed and abated by October 2003, following a reroofing project initiated in 2002 costing $2,500.

In March 2008, the building underwent another routine inspection that revealed issues with the fire escape drop ladder and egress obstructions, though these issues were marked as "not active" and resolved by May 2008. The building's permit history shows earlier significant work, including an auto garage replacement in 1984 and the original construction record from 1982. More recently, the property has experienced some maintenance issues typical of the area, with two significant incidents reported in December 2024 involving a sewage discharge from a side sewer vent and a fallen tree.

There have also been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles near the property throughout 2024, though these were generally resolved quickly according to city records. The building's fire safety record shows a pattern of violations that were addressed over time, with the last known fire-related issues being resolved in 2008. The property appears to be currently operating without any active violations or complaints in the most recent records, suggesting that previous safety and maintenance issues have been resolved, though the building has undergone multiple inspections and necessary corrections over its history.