1223 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1223 Arguello Blvd in the Inner Sunset, owned by Beverley Epstein Living Trust, has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements since its 1914 construction. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016 (Tier 3) and installed a comprehensive new intelligent automatic fire alarm system in December 2020, including multiple safety features such as pull stations, smoke detectors, and horn/strobes, at a cost of $26,000.

Building maintenance and upgrading work has included a kitchen remodel in 2016, comprehensive furnace replacements in 2011, reroofing in 2011, and foundation improvements in 2009-2011, with all major systems receiving attention to maintain safety standards. The building experienced a serious incident in March 2011 when gas leaks necessitated temporary evacuation, though this issue was resolved by May 2011. Since then, there have been routine inspections in 2000, 2006, and 2014, all of which were resolved without major findings.

Fire incidents have been minimal and primarily related to system malfunctions and CO detector tests, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent activity at the property has mostly involved external matters, including multiple parking enforcement actions for blocked driveways and occasional street cleaning issues, alongside two tree-related complaints in 2024. The building's trust ownership structure and proactive permit history suggest experienced management and attention to building safety and maintenance requirements.