421 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

421 Turk Street is an 8-story, 29-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2005, currently managed by 421 Turk Street Associates LP. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably concerning plumbing and maintenance. In 2024, there were complaints about general dilapidation, mold/mildew on walls, and ongoing problems with bathroom fixtures.

A notable maintenance pattern emerges from a 2020 complaint about lack of hot water service, and there have been multiple boiler-related violations, with the most recent being a heated discussion about permit renewals in early 2021. The building's mechanical systems have required attention, with records showing water heater and boiler replacements in recent years, including work completed in 2021 for water heaters and attempted boiler work in 2021 that was canceled due to building closure following fire damage. The property has a history of fire safety system citations, including violations for the sprinkler/standpipe systems in 2022 and 2020, and alarm system issues in 2009 and 2010, all of which were subsequently corrected.

There was also a significant infrastructure work completed related to public art installation in 2016, involving structural framing to support artwork, with associated permits totaling $90,000. Recent building maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls and housing inspections, particularly regarding plumbing and general upkeep. The building has had multiple false fire alarms and system activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported from these incidents. Recent complaints in 2024 suggest persistent maintenance challenges, including problems with carpeting condition, wall deterioration, and plumbing fixtures, indicating ongoing concerns about the building's maintenance and systems management practices.