158 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 158 Duncan Street in Noe Valley, built in 1964 and currently owned by James M & Chrissa Roukes Lv, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the past decade. Most notably, in early 2023, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade costing $12,600 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following an earlier 2022 electrical modification to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building has experienced recurring issues with siding and structural maintenance, with multiple repair projects documented between 2010 and 2020, including significant work in 2019 ($15,000) and 2020 ($13,000) to address damaged siding and window replacements. Historical records show a pattern of fire safety violations and maintenance issues, particularly in the 2000s, including problems with fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure doors, and the central alarm system, though all these violations were resolved by November 2000. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2017, 2008, 2000, and 1999, and while no current building violations are active, historical complaints suggest ongoing attention to fire safety systems has been necessary.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued in 2023-2024 for driveway blocking. The property management has also addressed basic maintenance needs as evidenced by multiple general cleaning requests being resolved throughout 2023-2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, particularly related to its exterior and fire safety systems, recent years have shown more consistent attention to compliance and infrastructure maintenance, with no active violations or complaints on record.