480-490 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 480-490 Vallejo St in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $92,750, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety standards.

Other substantial renovations include plumbing upgrades with the installation of new sewer house traps in 2008 and 2012, electrical improvements including a Ufer ground installation in 2014, and various exterior maintenance projects such as sidewalk repairs in 2002 and 2008. The building has experienced multiple routine housing inspections, with one notable inspection in 2005 revealing several safety concerns including security requirements, emergency exit issues, and smoke detector compliance - all of which were abated by June 2005.

More recent history shows ongoing attention to fire safety systems, with inspections in 2019 and 2022 noting issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems, though most were found to have "No Merit" or were "Condition Corrected." A concerning incident in 1996 documented multiple maintenance issues including water damage, electrical problems, and deck deterioration, though these were resolved. The property has experienced periodic complaints regarding unauthorized construction work (most recently in 2010), and there have been numerous parking-related incidents in the vicinity, with multiple enforcement actions between 2023 and 2024. The building's ownership transitioned to Keeley/morandi Tr in 2008, and it maintains compliance with current housing code requirements, though the frequency of parking-related issues in recent years may suggest ongoing challenges with the surrounding area.