54-70 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 54-70 McAllister Street property, also known as Mercy Housing California 75, is a 13-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1986, currently containing 100 units in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety system upgrades, including a comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2019 ($85,000), emergency responder radio coverage testing in 2018, and the installation of a commercial solar thermal system in 2017. However, the property has recently experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2024 and 2025, including problems with alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and elevator functionality.

The building has also faced recent challenges with basic amenities, as evidenced by a "no heat" complaint filed in June 2023 and ongoing concerns about disabled access features following a remodel in 2021. Historical records show significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including a roof replacement in 2017 ($122,471), plumbing system upgrades in 2019, and extensive electrical work to replace Romex cables with metal cables in multiple units between 2016-2017. The building's management has actively addressed various maintenance issues, as demonstrated by numerous completed plumbing and electrical permits, including boiler replacements in 2012 and various unit renovations.

However, recent fire safety violations from late 2024 remain open, including issues with the commercial cooking system, elevator maintenance, and alarm system upkeep. The property has also experienced some historical plumbing challenges, with a complaint about bathroom plumbing problems recorded in 1994. Street-level conditions around the building have been documented through 311 calls in early 2025, primarily regarding sidewalk blockage and encampments, though these are external to the building itself.