1200 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1200 18th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mark E & Sophia S Cusing Rv, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $70,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance status.

The property has received particular attention to fire safety, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 to meet current standards, and multiple fire-related issues addressed over the years including problems with fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems that were all corrected promptly. The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a series of active violations from July 2018 that include issues with structural maintenance requirements, rubbish removal, access for inspections, fire escape drop ladder operation, and carbon monoxide/smoke alarm requirements. A 2024 fire alarm system complaint and other maintenance concerns have been documented, though these were generally resolved promptly.

Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues like sidewalk defects, garbage, and abandoned vehicles near the property. While the building has maintained basic safety compliance through various inspections and corrections, the presence of active violations from 2018 suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges. The property previously addressed violations from 2009 regarding fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and garage ventilation, demonstrating a history of responding to safety-related issues as they arise.