1425-1431 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1425-1431 Kearny St in Telegraph Hill, owned by Mehan Properties LLC, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed a $120,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017 to comply with the 2016 San Francisco Building Earthquake Safety Code, including the installation of steel moment frames, plywood shearwalls, and new foundations. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with complaints about alarm systems and extinguishers between 2017 and 2022, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up inspections.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in the mid-2000s. A 2007 complaint documented multiple interior issues including floor covering problems, heating system deficiencies, and security concerns. The building underwent a significant renovation in 2006-2007 to address these violations, which also included repairs to wood stairs and window assemblies.

In 1996, there was a serious incident involving a balcony collapse, though this was swiftly addressed within a month. More recent history shows relatively fewer internal building issues, with most recent concerns being about fire safety systems, a construction noise complaint in 2024, and routine sidewalk maintenance matters. The building's exterior maintenance has required attention, with records showing various sidewalk and pavement defects being reported and resolved between 2019 and 2024. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with all required seismic improvements completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.