1434-1438 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1434-1438 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Ack LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, most notably the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system in late 2023, including low-frequency sounders in sleep areas and smoke detection in common areas, which completed a long-term fire safety improvement project that had experienced multiple violations between 2017-2024.

The building has also completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work as a Tier 4 building, with the final fire code certification issued. Recent building improvements include the installation of new windows on the front facade in early 2024 and a new 100-gallon water heater, with historical records showing earlier HVAC system upgrades in 2014. The property has had multiple fire safety-related violations over the years, including issues with extinguishers, exits, and smoke alarms, though most have been promptly addressed and abated.

Building maintenance history shows some plumbing challenges, including sewer issues in 2008 and 2019, with records indicating resolution of these problems. The building has received several noise complaints related to entertainment activities, particularly in 2024, though inspections indicated compliance with permit conditions. While there were multiple routine inspections and violations recorded between 2001-2011 related to fire safety and building maintenance, these issues appear to have been resolved through subsequent corrective actions.