1422-1428 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 1422-1428 Grove Street, constructed in 1898 and currently owned by Dennis J Breen 1996 Living Trust, has experienced several significant safety-related events in recent years. Notably, in 2023, the building underwent a $10,000 fire alarm system installation to enhance safety compliance, following multiple violations issued in March 2023 regarding fire escape maintenance and compliance documentation, which were all abated by May 2023.

The property is subject to ongoing fire safety obligations, with an open violation as of January 2025 concerning alarm system maintenance. Prior to these recent developments, the building faced a critical situation in 2017 when it was identified as part of San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this violation was ultimately resolved by January 2018. The building has a history of routine safety inspections, with records dating back to 1999, and several maintenance activities including a 2007 unit renovation involving drywall, painting, cabinet work, and flooring installation.

Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with multiple fire alarm-related violations noted in 2016 requiring corrective action. While some 311 calls have been recorded near the property, primarily relating to street cleaning and waste removal, these do not directly pertain to the building's condition or management. The most recent building permit activity, aside from the 2023 fire alarm installation, includes several street space permits issued between 2013-2018, suggesting minor exterior maintenance or access requirements.