421 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 421 14th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014 (at a cost of $95,000), demonstrating commitment to seismic safety. A recent important upgrade was the fire alarm system replacement completed in 2022 ($15,000) to meet current safety standards.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including bathroom remodels in units 2 and 5 (2017), vinyl siding installation (2002-2003), and foundation work (1988). The building has maintained an active response to violations and safety concerns, with all known violations from a 2002 housing inspection being promptly addressed within two months. These violations included issues with lead paint, fire escape maintenance, and various interior surface problems, all of which were abated by August 2002.

More recent records show regular maintenance and infrastructure updates, including sewer repairs (2018) and various plumbing and electrical improvements. Although there have been some neighborhood concerns documented through 311 calls in recent years (2020-2024), these are primarily related to street conditions and public space issues rather than building-specific problems. The property has experienced two minor fire-related incidents recorded as "Assist invalid" and "Public service," with no civilian injuries reported in either case.