404 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 404 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by SF 2020 Tr, was constructed in 1922 and is classified as an Apartment building with 5 to 14 units. The property is currently in an active violation status for non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, having failed to complete required work and obtain final signoff and certification, which carries significant safety implications. While the building underwent a soft-story retrofit in 2018 with two permits totaling $90,000 (one for residential and one for commercial), it remains in violation of the program requirements as of 2023. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history.

Notable past violations from 2000-2002 included problems with lead paint, fire escape maintenance, combustible storage, and building egress obstruction. There were also multiple water heater installation violations in 2001. Recent building maintenance work has included a 2008 sewer repair, electrical upgrades in 2013, and various housing inspections. The property experienced a minor building fire incident (with no civilian injuries) and has had multiple smoke detector activations.

Recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2019 report of water leaks from the laundry room and 2022 concerns about storefront transparency requirements. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, with the most significant current concern being the unresolved soft-story retrofit requirement that potentially impacts building safety. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 to early 2025 show persistent issues with street-level cleanliness and maintenance in the building's vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including a 2010 reroofing project and multiple unit upgrades, but the outstanding soft-story compliance issue represents the most significant building safety concern.