1454 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The four-story, 7-unit apartment building at 1454 Taylor Street in Nob Hill, owned by Dyn Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1912. Most recently, in April 2024, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $34,240 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new compatible devices. The building has also successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Historical maintenance records show attention to basic upkeep, including reroofing in 2004 and window improvements in 1990. The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably in 2006 when multiple violations were recorded, including issues with building security, fire safety systems, and lead paint concerns. These violations were all officially abated by December 2006.

More recent tenant complaints include inadequate heating issues in 2017 and plumbing problems in 2010, though these have also been marked as not active. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2001, and while there have been several 311 calls regarding exterior issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning between 2018-2020, these primarily relate to public areas outside the building rather than internal maintenance concerns. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of addressing both urgent safety requirements and regular upkeep, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems in recent years. The completion of the soft-story retrofit and recent fire alarm system upgrades suggest a commitment to meeting current safety standards, although the building's age and history of heating and plumbing complaints underline the importance of continued maintenance attention.