428-430 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 428-430 O'Farrell Street building is a 5-story, 17-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1913, currently owned by Richard and Deborah Bocci. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, most notably during 2014 when multiple tenant complaints were filed regarding serious maintenance problems including a non-functioning garbage chute, elevator issues, inadequate lighting, and appliance failures. In 2013, the building suffered fire damage to the ground floor, which required sheetrock replacement and duct work modifications.

The building has a substantial history of safety violations and maintenance issues, with routine inspections revealing multiple concerns that needed to be addressed, particularly in 2008 when numerous safety violations were identified including problems with fire escapes, electrical equipment clearances, and water heater requirements. More recent records from 2023-2024 show ongoing safety concerns, particularly related to fire safety systems. There have been multiple fire code violations issued in 2024 regarding standpipes, sleeping area requirements, and alarm systems. The building's systems have required frequent attention, including a 2024 violation regarding extinguishers and sprinkler systems.

The property has also experienced infrastructure challenges, with 311 calls in early 2025 reporting issues with garbage and debris around the building. Historical records show the building underwent cosmetic repairs for smoke damage in 1994 and had various maintenance issues addressed through permits over the years, including electrical upgrades and plumbing work. The building's fire safety history includes several incidents requiring emergency response, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and there have been multiple false alarms recorded. Recent tenant buyouts in 2020-2021 suggest some degree of turnover in occupancy, with compensation amounts of $3,000 and $6,000 recorded for one tenant.