324-348 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building at 324-348 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Murphy San Francisco Ltd Pt, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $150,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent building improvements include electrical system upgrades in 2021, with the installation of new electrical infrastructure and service conduits, following earlier upgrades in 2005 when the building converted to new meters and mains.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues, particularly evident during a problematic retrofit period in 2020-2021, when residents reported excessive dust, fume issues, and construction-related disturbances. Earlier violations in 2002 related to fire safety concerns were eventually resolved, including repairs to fire escape ladders and removal of egress obstructions. More recent concerns include a currently open violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though prior fire safety violations from 2019 and 2020 related to alarm systems and building entrance requirements have been abated.

The building has also faced various habitability issues, as documented in multiple 311 calls and housing complaints between 2015-2021, including problems with window repairs, floor damage, and pest control matters. Recent fire safety checks in 2022 and 2023 have resulted in both "Condition Corrected" and "Violation Issued" statuses. The building's recent history shows ongoing attention to seismic safety through the completion of the soft-story retrofit program, though maintenance and safety compliance issues continue to surface periodically.