36 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 12-unit apartment building at 36 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Peter E Kardum 2006 Revoc L, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2015 (Tier 3 Soft Story program) at a cost of $68,000, and has consistently updated fire safety systems, including a recent comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2024 costing $38,091, and previous fire alarm upgrades in 2023.

The building has experienced some maintenance issues in recent years, with recurring problems related to sewer backups being particularly notable, with incidents reported in December 2023 and December 2024. There have also been multiple parking enforcement issues on the property, with citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2022 and 2024.

The property has a history of housing and safety inspections, with routine inspections conducted in 1999, 2007, and 2017, though some concerning events have been recorded. In late 2021, there was a complaint about unpermitted remodeling work, and in December 2019, there were allegations of unauthorized roof replacement and seismic work. Fire safety concerns have been documented through several complaints, including fire escape issues in 2016 (which was corrected), a violation related to exits/fire escapes in 2019 (which was abated), and multiple electrical systems complaints between 2019 and 2022, though most were found to have "No Merit." The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements including re-roofing work completed in 2019 and compliance with the city's mandatory seismic retrofit program.