418-420 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The Vandewater Apartments is a four-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building located at 418-420 Francisco Street in North Beach, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Vandewater Apartments LLC. The building underwent significant improvements between 2007-2009, including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system with sprinklers, alarms, and smoke detectors ($15,000), along with major electrical work comprising lighting, switches, and circuits installations ($600+).

The property has experienced regular fire safety inspections and corrections, with the most recent fire extinguisher issue resolved in March 2022, and earlier concerns about alarm systems and sprinklers corrected in late 2018. The building underwent waterproofing repairs to its rear courtyard in 2013 ($28,670), though this work is not visible from the street. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, with multiple routine housing inspections conducted in 2010 finding no significant issues, though there was one incident in 2009 regarding improperly rated fire duct materials that was promptly addressed.

The building has experienced several minor fire-related incidents over the years, primarily consisting of false alarms and routine service calls, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. Recent activity at the property (2023-2024) has shown a pattern of street cleaning and sanitation issues near the building's exterior, including reports of debris and waste, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The property maintains active compliance with housing codes and regularly addresses any identified safety concerns, as evidenced by prompt corrections to identified issues and completion of required inspections.