205 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 13-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 205 28th Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Anthony F Torrano Estate, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1913. Most recently, in early 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade costing $19,800 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, which included updating all existing devices and installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, with the installation of steel moment frames and foundation anchorage work, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements.

A notable security and safety issue was documented in October 2023 regarding a damaged front door that had been subject to multiple break-in attempts, forcing tenants to use a side entrance, though this complaint is now marked as not active with subsequent remediation. The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns over the years, with multiple complaints and violations related to fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and fire escape maintenance between 2008 and 2023. Recent building violations from October 2023 included issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, compliance affidavits, and security features, though these were abated by December 2023.

The most pressing current concern as of November 2024 is an active complaint regarding an unconnected downspout system that could potentially cause basement flooding. Periodic maintenance and service requests have been logged through 311, including tree maintenance, sidewalk cleaning, and graffiti removal, indicating ongoing property management needs. The building's history shows consistent efforts towards maintaining safety systems and addressing resident concerns, though not without periodic lapses and the need for follow-up inspections and corrections.