1733 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1733 McAllister St, built in 1914 and owned by Richard J. Modolo, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2019 (with a cost of $50,000) and received a comprehensive electrical system upgrade in early 2024, including replacement of all nine apartment distribution panels and the main panel, improving safety and reliability.

Recent unit improvements include a full kitchen remodel and bathroom upgrades in 2021, while building-wide issues have been addressed, such as stair repairs (2019), plumbing system improvements (including water heater replacement in 2018), and various electrical upgrades. The property has faced several notable safety and maintenance concerns, particularly between 2017-2020. There were multiple building code violations issued in 2017 related to fire safety, plumbing, interior surfaces, and lead paint hazards, all of which were eventually resolved.

The building experienced significant issues with its fire alarm system in 2020, which was reported to be malfunctioning, and there was a period of front door access issues in 2023 that required repair and management attention. While the building has demonstrated compliance with major safety requirements such as the Tier 3 soft-story retrofit program, its historical maintenance record shows periods of both proactive improvements and reactive responses to resident complaints. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance matters such as garbage collection and sidewalk cleaning, with no recent complaints indicating major building system failures or safety concerns.