1430 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1430 California Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 and owned by Enrique A Rodriguez. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023-2024, which cost approximately $78,500 and was required to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety standards.

Other major improvements include a new steam heating boiler installation in 2017, complete reroofing in 2018, and significant plumbing upgrades completed in December 2023 involving replacing old galvanized piping with copper throughout various building areas. The building has experienced multiple compliance and maintenance issues, particularly in the 2023-2024 period, including violations related to fire safety systems (alarm system maintenance), lead paint safety notifications, and various building maintenance requirements. A comprehensive General Maintenance complaint filed in May 2024 resulted in the identification of several issues, including problems with fire escape ladders, weatherproofing, fireproofing materials, and interior wall conditions, though these violations were abated by July 2024.

Historical issues include a leak complaint in 2020 and various maintenance concerns dating back to the 1990s, including heating system problems and unit configuration disputes. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as documented in multiple 311 calls for street cleaning and maintenance issues, though these are external to the building itself. While the property has had various violations and complaints over the years, the recent completion of significant safety improvements and abatement of most current violations suggests active management of the building's maintenance and compliance requirements.