1249 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1249 16th Ave in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mcnair James P Co Inc, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant structural improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023 under the City’s requirements, which included the addition of steel frames and shear walls, bringing the building into compliance with earthquake safety standards. This project had a documented history of delays and complications, with several permit revisions between 2017 and 2023, including changes to moment frame column sizes and shearwall holdown types.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety events, most of which were addressed in a timely manner. A notable cluster of fire safety violations was recorded in 2002, including issues with a gas meter instructional diagram, garbage room door closers, fire escape ladders, and combustible storage in the garage area - all were resolved by March 21, 2002. There have been two instances of alarm system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, but no civilian injuries were reported.

Historical permits show earlier building improvements including reroofing work in 1989 and back wall siding improvements in 1988. The property has experienced recurring parking issues in recent years, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks between 2022-2024, though these are primarily street-related matters rather than building-specific concerns. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to required safety upgrades, culminating in the recent successful completion of the soft-story retrofit program, though with notable delays leading to multiple inspections and complaints between 2022-2023.