411 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 16-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 411 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1920 and has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most recently, the property has been experiencing recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with violations issued in early 2024 and September 2024 for maintenance and record-keeping deficiencies. The building has also faced challenges with a vacant commercial space on the ground floor, with active complaints regarding a vacant storefront as of September 2023.

Significant improvements have been made to individual units, including a $40,000 renovation of Unit 15 in 2021 that involved converting living spaces, rehabilitating kitchens and bathrooms, and installing laundry facilities. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016 and added fire alarm system upgrades in 2018. Historical records show various maintenance and security concerns between 2002 and 2010, including issues with fire escapes, lead paint notifications, and building security, though many of these were resolved by 2012. The property has experienced periodic issues with building maintenance and security, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls and complaints between 2009 and 2023 regarding garbage accumulation, lighting problems, and security concerns with exterior doors.

Recent complaints from 2023 highlight continued challenges with external maintenance and sidewalk conditions. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple violations and alarm system-related incidents documented between 2009 and 2024, including two violations issued in September 2024 and one in March 2024. Despite these challenges, the building has made significant investments in unit upgrades and infrastructure improvements, including plumbing, electrical, and seismic retrofits, although there are currently no active permits for major construction projects on record. The property is classified as Tier 4 under San Francisco's Soft Story program, indicating that required seismic improvements have been completed.