416-422 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The five-story, three-unit apartment building at 416-422 Turk Street, owned by the Gerald Plotkin Living Trust, was constructed in 1907 and is currently undergoing a proposed conversion of a former laundry space to a grocery store as of April 2024. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety improvements, including recent fire alarm system maintenance (2024), multiple fire system violations corrected (2023-2024), and ongoing attention to aging infrastructure such as the roof replacement completed in 2019 ($50,000).

Significant building upgrades include a 400-amp electrical service upgrade (2012), emergency fire alarm panel replacement (2012), and domestic hot water system improvements with new boiler installation (2014). The building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, including multiple fire safety system violations in 2023-2024 related to standpipes, sprinklers, and alarm systems, though most have been corrected. Recent complaints indicate issues with heating systems (2023), while earlier concerns included water damage and mold (2018), elevator problems (2007), and various building systems requiring attention between 2005 and 2008.

The property underwent several capital improvements in the 2010s including gas line installations for stoves, electrical upgrades, and compliance work for various housing code requirements. Two significant proposed projects are currently under consideration: one for creating three ADUs in the ground-level retail space, and another for converting ground floor commercial spaces into a community center with overnight services, though both are marked as informational only in planning records. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has resulted in multiple recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris issues, especially during late 2024.