1499 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 4-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1499 Grant Ave in Telegraph Hill, built in 1906 and owned by the Healy Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018-2019 as a Tier 4 building, which included both residential and commercial portions. The building has seen consistent maintenance efforts, including electrical upgrades with 2 smoke detectors installed in 2009, and various street space permits issued between 2015 and 2019. In 2019, electrical improvements included the installation of power for an electrical door system.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent building complaints in 2013 regarding peeling paint on the west-facing side of the building. Past violations from 2000-2005 highlighted various safety concerns including the need for fire safety improvements, stair repairs, and security upgrades, all of which were subsequently abated. Historical records show attention to building systems, including bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2009, and window and tile repairs in 2011.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and urban environment challenges, as indicated by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, as well as sidewalk blocking issues caused by scooters. A planning record from 2008-2010 shows an attempt to expand a fast-food restaurant use at the adjacent property (501 Union St), which was ultimately approved. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular upkeep and compliance with major safety requirements, with no active violations or complaints in recent years.