439 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 439 Arguello Blvd, owned by 439 Arguello Apartments LLC, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1973, most notably its completed soft-story retrofit in 2014-2016 which addressed seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system maintenance issues, with multiple fire alarm system upgrades implemented between 2016-2020, including a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2020 costing $33,276.

The property has also had plumbing challenges, with reports of sewer overflow issues in 2002-2004, including one incident involving raw sewage near the garage entrance, though records show a building sewer and trap replacement was completed in 2015. Recent records indicate ongoing attention to fire safety systems, with fire extinguisher and alarm system citations in 2022 and 2024 showing prompt corrective action taken.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of addressing safety compliance issues, including gas meter instruction updates and ceiling repairs in 2002, and a roof leak complaint in 1998. More recent fire safety inspections in 2024 noted concerns about extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were marked as "Condition Corrected." The property has experienced intermittent maintenance issues over the years, with regular inspections showing systematic efforts to address violations, as evidenced by the prompt correction of various fire safety violations and the successful completion of significant infrastructure projects like the soft-story retrofit and fire alarm system upgrades. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as reflected in recent 311 calls, primarily related to street-level issues such as parking violations and sidewalk maintenance, though these are external to the building itself.