1341 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 12-unit apartment building at 1341 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by 4051 Elm Street LLC, is a 3-story structure built in 1925 that has undergone significant safety updates in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $68,000) and has recently upgraded its fire alarm system in September 2023 to comply with current safety standards, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has had consistent maintenance work, including a recent re-roofing project in August 2023.

Historical records show multiple heating system issues between 2008-2013, primarily related to the steam radiator system and boiler operation, though these problems appear to have been resolved. The property has also undergone various structural improvements, including garage reinforcement in 2008 and seismic upgrades in 2017. The building's history includes several fire safety inspections and maintenance requirements, with issues such as fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher needs, and sprinkler system concerns reported and generally corrected in a timely manner.

While there were multiple building violations identified in 2009-2013, including heating system problems and security requirements, all were officially abated. Recent months have seen routine street cleaning and maintenance issues reported through 311 calls, primarily related to sidewalk cleaning and waste management, though these are external to the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarms and system malfunctions over the years, but no actual fire incidents or civilian injuries have been recorded. The building's management has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including the city's soft-story retrofit program, achieving "Work Complete" status with certification.