1530 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 6-unit, 4-story TIC building at 1530 McAllister Street in Alamo Square, constructed in 1915, has undergone substantial renovations and faced several significant issues over the past few decades. Most recently, in 2023-2024, Unit #4 has received considerable updates including kitchen remodeling ($45,000 in 2023) followed by further improvements to cabinets, countertops, and appliances ($30,000 in 2024), along with electrical upgrades including a new subpanel. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating seismic safety compliance.

Several units have received systematic updates over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units #1, #2, and #6, with all work following appropriate permit processes. The building has a history of safety and compliance concerns, particularly in 2007-2008, when multiple violations were documented including illegal unit conversions, unpermitted construction work (notably a rear deck), and unauthorized remodeling of multiple units. These issues were eventually resolved, with permits properly obtained for subsequent renovations.

More recent tenant complaints have been relatively minor, including noise concerns in 2023, though there were serious health and safety complaints in 2007 regarding possible carbon monoxide issues, mold, and water heating problems. Infrastructure improvements have been systematic, with a new main water line installed in 2013 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building's history. The property appears to be maintained under current code requirements, though recent renovations have prompted multiple housing-related 311 calls, mostly regarding external issues like graffiti and waste removal in 2023-2024.