10 Florentine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 10 Florentine Ave, owned by the Eleanor C Cochran Trust, is a 3-story structure built in 1929 in the Croker Amazon neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a reroofing project in 2014 costing $17,460, and a substantial voluntary lateral upgrade in 2013 costing $118,000 to comply with the soft story ordinance, though this permit ultimately expired. More recently, in 2021, the building completed electrical and plumbing work related to seismic upgrades, including new receptacle outlets in shear walls and an ADA-compliant restroom. The building's maintenance history reveals several regulatory challenges, particularly regarding earthquake safety.

As of October 2022, the property was cited for non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, having failed to complete the associated work and obtain the necessary final signoff, resulting in the removal of the posted Earthquake warning placard. The building has also experienced periodic fire safety issues, with a sprinkler/standpipe systems violation issued in May 2023 (which was later abated) and a fire extinguisher violation corrected in 2016. Multiple building violations have been documented over the years, including issues with handrails, combustible storage, door self-closing devices, and security requirements, though all were eventually resolved. Recent months have seen numerous 311 calls regarding garbage and debris around the building, with multiple reports in 2024, primarily involving loose garbage and abandoned furniture, though most were resolved by city services.

The property has a documented history of addressing various infrastructure needs, including electrical upgrades and plumbing improvements. A 2007 renovation transformed an existing office area into a cafe shop, and multiple permits for street space usage were issued in 2019. While the building has experienced several compliance challenges over the years, most violations and complaints have been addressed through subsequent repairs or corrections. The most pressing current concern appears to be the building's non-compliant soft story status, which remains unresolved as of the latest available information.