1 Jordan Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 1 Jordan Ave, constructed in 1922 and owned by the David & Karen Blanz Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2019 (Tier 3), which included foundation work and structural upgrades. Recent improvements in 2021 included Unit 1's electrical system upgrade with new circuits and lighting, installation of a new heater frame, and fireplace modifications.

The building has seen consistent maintenance and modernization efforts, with previous significant work including window replacements in 2018 (all top floor windows), Unit 7's kitchen and bathroom remodels, and a comprehensive electrical system upgrade in 2003 with the installation of a 400-amp service and sub-panels. The building's maintenance record reveals attention to safety systems, though there were some past violations requiring attention to fire safety equipment and alarm systems in 2004. Recent years show regular boiler permit renewals and compliance checks, including a 2020 complaint that was resolved.

While there have been occasional building system issues reported over the years, including a notable incident in 1997 regarding lack of heat (which was quickly addressed), the property has maintained generally good standing with building codes. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern external issues such as street cleaning and garbage management, rather than building-specific problems. The building's recent history suggests ongoing investment in maintenance and upgrades, with particular attention to seismic safety, electrical systems, and unit modernization.