427 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 427 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Hallford Separate Property Trust, has undergone significant improvements and renovations in recent years. Most notably, the property has received substantial fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor and partial second floor in 2022 (completed at a cost of $29,138), followed by a new sprinkler monitoring system installation in early 2024 ($14,525).

The building has also seen significant modernization efforts, including the 2021 conversion of storage and garage space into expanded habitable space for Unit #2, increasing its size from 846 to 1,751 square feet, and a 2022 upgrade to both electrical and HVAC systems, with the installation of a new 400-amp electrical service and mini-split heat pump system. The property has a history of water-related issues, particularly evident in 2005 when complaints were filed regarding mold, standing water, and drainage problems, though these were all resolved promptly by August 2005.

Recent maintenance activities have included siding replacement on the south side of the building in 2023 and plumbing upgrades such as a water heater replacement in 2022. The building's infrastructure has been significantly improved, with a complete electrical rewiring of Unit #2 in 2022, and the sewer line from foundation to curb was replaced in 2010. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations and street maintenance, with one report in 2024 regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk still showing as open.