20 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 20 Parker Ave, constructed in 1929, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decades, with particular attention to recent fire safety compliance. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed an upgrade to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements, with associated electrical modifications completed in June 2023. The building is classified as Tier 3 soft-story, and has successfully completed its mandatory retrofit work (completed in 2017) with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

Between 2014-2015, the building underwent substantial electrical improvements, including kitchen rewiring and subpanel installations in all 12 units, along with comprehensive kitchen electrical upgrades in units 5-12. The building has maintained regular housing inspections, with records showing no active violations from 2003 and 2008 inspections. There have been three minor fire-related complaints in recent years (2006, 2023, and 2024), with no injuries reported and most being resolved without merit or with conditions corrected.

Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking violations, including reports of a collapsed sidewalk in 2024 that was determined not to qualify for Notice to Repair. While there have been various maintenance and service calls, none indicate persistent internal building issues. Historical records show some previous structural maintenance, including a 1994 dry rot repair in the garage ceiling, and a 1987 kitchen renovation project whose permit had expired.