228 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 15-unit, 3-story apartment building at 228 Duncan Street in Noe Valley, owned by 228 Duncan Street LLC, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety and modern standards. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2) at a cost of $120,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include the replacement of 6 front-facing windows and sliding patio doors in 2022 ($99,000), reroofing in 2019 ($65,000), and the installation of a new wall furnace in early 2020.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety maintenance issues, with the most recent inspections in June 2024 noting sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm system concerns that were subsequently corrected. Previous fire-related violations from 2005-2010 indicate past challenges with fire escape maintenance, fire system certification, and combustible storage. The property has a history of building inspection activity, with several routine inspections revealing various maintenance issues.

A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in November 2023, including problems with fire escape ladder maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, fire extinguisher tagging, and other safety items, though these were later marked as "Not Active" with dates of abatement through December 2023. Historical complaints from 1997 indicated more severe conditions in common areas, including sewage leaks and storage problems, though these issues were resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, with multiple street space permits issued (2018-2019) and various minor repairs documented through 311 calls. The property's recent history suggests improved responsiveness to maintenance issues, with most recent violations being promptly addressed and corrected.