3475 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 3475 26th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by 3475 26th Street LLC, has undergone significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges since its construction in 1913. The property has been actively improved over the past decade, with substantial work including a mandatory soft-story retrofit initiated in 2016 (with a cost of $75,000), the installation of two additional dwelling units (ADUs) in 2017, and various unit-specific renovations totaling over $200,000 between 2014-2020. However, several critical issues remain unresolved: the building is currently non-compliant with the mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements (with an active violation as of October 2019), there are unresolved concerns regarding an unpermitted bathroom installation in the ground floor storage area (as of 2016), and a recent 2021 complaint about construction workers not adhering to safety protocols during unit renovations.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates and improvements, including electrical upgrades (200-amp service), plumbing renovations, and interior remodels of multiple units. Historical violations from 2000 and 2010 have been resolved, including issues related to fire safety and building maintenance. The property underwent significant work during the 2014-2020 period, with substantial unit renovations in units 1, 2, and 5, including kitchen and bathroom remodels and infrastructure upgrades.

A tenant buyout was executed in March 2020, reportedly involving $20,000 and affecting two tenants. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with hazardous materials in the vicinity, though these appear to be external to the building itself. The most recent building permit activity (filed September 2024) relates to modifications to previously permitted work, specifically revising panels from hardy boards to plywood shearwalls, suggesting continued attention to structural improvements.