105-111 Cypress St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 105-111 Cypress Street is a three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1915 and currently owned by Kong Siuling. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including a seismic retrofit completed in 2017 (as a Tier 3 soft-story building), the addition of a new unit in 2018 converting garage and storage space into a habitable living area, and various modernization efforts including electrical upgrades to a 400-amp service and comprehensive plumbing system improvements. Between 2016 and 2018, substantial unit renovations were carried out, particularly in units 11 and 4, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, though these improvements followed a history of maintenance issues.

The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly in the 2000s, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2016 and 2021, including issues with sprinkler systems, fire command features, and exit signs. Earlier complaints from the 1990s documented problems with heating systems, windows, and structural components like stairs and doors. Recent complaints (2019) indicated a safety concern with a metal grill, though this was marked as not active.

The property has also experienced various typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning, parking, and graffiti, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024. While many historical violations have been abated, the frequency of fire safety issues between 2016 and 2021, and the building's age, suggest ongoing attention to maintenance and safety systems is required. The last known fire safety violation was addressed in February 2021, and all known soft-story retrofit work has been completed.