728 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 7-unit, 4-story apartment building at 728 Taylor Street, built in 1913 and currently owned by Amit Nagpal & S Vedantham S, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recent electrical upgrades completed in September 2024 involving subpanel replacements in all units, following a period of persistent water-related problems.

A recurring plumbing issue was documented in mid-2024, with one resident reporting a long-standing shower leak and water damage first noted in 2009, which underwent multiple contractor assessments between May and June 2024. This building has a history of various infrastructure improvements, including a seismic retrofit in 2003 costing $73,000, though some earlier maintenance work, such as reroofing done in 1991 and attempted in 2001, shows expired permits. The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and various code violations, with particular attention to sprinkler systems in 2017 and building security features being noted as problematic.

Historical complaints from 2000-2001 documented several issues including water damage, window hardware problems, and lead paint concerns, though these were eventually abated. The building's recent history (2024) shows multiple 311 calls related to garbage and debris on the property, particularly in late 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in common areas. While there have been several fire-related incidents recorded (all non-serious) and one violation regarding sprinkler service in 2017, these were generally handled promptly with no injuries reported.