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Engineers outline repair options and costs to bring Pier 38 into code compliance
Summary
An engineering investigation found fire, mechanical, electrical and structural deficiencies at Pier 38 and presented two occupancy scenarios (office‑only with more parking vs. office+assembly with less parking) and phased cost estimates ranging from roughly $1.7M (limited work) to $6.5M (full first/second floor + parking). Staff will refine revenue projections and disposition options.
Port consultants reported on an engineering investigation into Pier 38 that found multiple code violations and structural deterioration requiring repair before safe re‑occupancy.
Project engineer Peter Luong introduced consultants from C plus D and Michael Taubauer Architecture, who said selective demolition and inspections validated earlier code‑violation findings: obstructed egress and head‑clearance issues, incomplete HVAC, exposed electrical panels and overloaded circuits, and seriously deteriorated pier aprons and piles. Consultant Reinhard Ludtke said, “The south apron’s unsafe. It…
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