204 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The three-story multi-family residential building at 204 Girard Street in the Portola neighborhood, owned by Ripplewald Trust, has a significant history of fire-related incidents and subsequent repairs. Most notably, the property experienced a serious fire in 2019 that rendered both units uninhabitable, resulting in comprehensive repairs throughout 2020 including drywall, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, and HVAC work, with costs totaling $140,000.

This followed an earlier fire incident in 2008 that affected the lower unit, requiring extensive restoration work including electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and structural improvements such as foundation work and shear wall installations. The building's infrastructure has seen various upgrades over the years, including a 2017 sewer pipe replacement, and multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2020. In terms of maintenance and safety, the building underwent significant code upgrades in 2008 to address violations following the fire incidents, and all documented permits have been completed satisfactorily.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved street cleaning services, with multiple reports of garbage and debris between December 2024 and January 2025, though these appear to be external to the building itself. The only recorded fire safety incident in recent records was a malfunctioning smoke detector, which posed no danger to residents. While the building has experienced two major fire incidents requiring extensive repairs, all work has been properly permitted and completed, suggesting attention to code compliance and safety standards.