495 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 495 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jey Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1920. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) involving new plywood shear walls, epoxy hold downs, and cantilever column systems, with work valued at $75,000.

Recent major upgrades include the installation of a comprehensive wireless fire alarm system in 2021 costing $26,100, and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in September 2022. The building has maintained compliance with housing codes, with recent fire violations related to exit storage, building owner contact posting, and exit illumination from April 2020 being abated promptly. Historical maintenance work includes a reroofing project completed in 2006 and foundation work in 2018, demonstrating ongoing upkeep of the property.

The building had several violations in 2002 regarding fire safety and security requirements, including issues with egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance, and the need for proper fire proofing materials, though these were all resolved by July 2002. A routine inspection in 2010 and a fire code violation related to fire alarm systems in 2020 were also addressed. While the building's mechanical and safety systems have received significant recent upgrades, the surrounding area has experienced various urban infrastructure issues as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to traffic signals, street lighting, and flooding, though these are external to the building itself.