447 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 447 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood has undergone several notable safety system upgrades and faced various maintenance issues since its construction in 1963. Most recently, in March 2023, the building received an upgrade to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency horns, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain and improve safety systems.

The building experienced significant safety system violations in 2003, with multiple citations issued for problems with the central alarm system, fire escape drop ladder maintenance, and smoke enclosure door closers, though these were all promptly addressed and abated by September 18, 2003. A similar pattern of attention to safety systems was evidenced by a fire alarm systems complaint in April 2016 that was resolved within four days. More recent occurrences in 2023 have raised some concerns, including two hazardous materials incidents in October 2023, one of which related to paint and lead safety practices that was accepted by DBI for further review.

The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations for blocked driveways between 2017 and 2024, though enforcement response has often been unable to locate the offending vehicles. General maintenance and sanitation issues have been addressed through various DPW operations calls for street and sidewalk cleaning between 2017 and 2024, though most of these were resolved without direct intervention. The building's most recent routine inspection occurred in 1996, suggesting a potential gap in comprehensive building evaluations since that time.