195 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 195 14th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, owned by Michael D & Susan E Brusato, was built in 1924 and has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2019 as a Tier 3 property, involving substantial foundation and moment frame upgrades costing over $138,000 to comply with San Francisco building codes. Recent maintenance includes the 2022 replacement of a steam boiler and the repair of brick and wood trim in 2020 following an incident involving a vehicle striking the building's scaffolding, which caused minor damage but did not displace tenants.

The building has faced various safety compliance issues over the years, including a series of fire safety violations in 2001 related to fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and combustible storage. These violations were addressed by July 2001. The property has a documented history of building system maintenance and improvements, including stair repairs in 2006 and earlier earthquake damage repairs in 1990.

Recent plumbing work has involved backflow replacement in 2016 and boiler updates in 2022. The building experienced several fire alarm system activations, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires, with the last known fire-related complaint in 2005 being resolved. The building's recent history shows regular maintenance and prompt response to safety concerns, with no active violations or complaints as of now. However, there has been an ongoing pattern of garbage overflow issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding city garbage can overflow, though these appear to be exterior to the building itself.