1781-1799 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1781-1799 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Nicholas S Saribalis, has a significant history of soft-story retrofit activity and recent maintenance projects. The property, built in 1900, is currently classified as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, having failed to complete all associated work including final signoff, as indicated by an active violation filed in December 2022.

While the building was identified for mandatory retrofitting in 2018, substantial retrofit work was performed under permits issued in 2017, with approximately $150,000 allocated for both residential and commercial components. More recent improvements include the installation of a new UL300 hood and fire suppression system in 2022, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of new handicap bathrooms, water lines, heaters, and a 125A subpanel with lighting and receptacle improvements in 2023-2024. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, including a lead paint complaint in 2018, multiple fire alarm malfunctions, and one incident of electrical equipment arcing in 2011, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

Recent activity suggests ongoing maintenance attention, with numerous plumbing upgrades completed in 2012-2013, though several permits from this period have expired. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls for garbage and debris issues in recent months (January 2025), though these are external to the building itself. Two restaurant establishments are currently permitted on the property - Pomelo (1793 Church Street) and Café XO (1799 Church Street) - with associated outdoor seating approvals, demonstrating the building's mixed-use nature.