1391 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

This four-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located at 1391 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was built in 1923 and has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed a soft-story retrofit (Tier 2) and added five ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in 2018, converting the existing garage space. The building has undergone several fire safety improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($46,460 in 2018), new fire alarm systems, and various sprinkler head installations in recent years.

The property faced several maintenance and compliance issues in 2017-2019, including violations related to weatherproofing, fire safety, interior maintenance, and rodent infestation, all of which were officially abated by March 2019. A complaint filed in 2019 regarding unauthorized changes to unit configurations was marked as active as of October 2023. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations over the years, though all were either unintentional or due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent permits in 2019-2023 indicate ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including gas line improvements and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property has maintained compliance with most safety requirements, though there are some expired permits and one active building complaint regarding unit modifications that warrant attention. The building's recent history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, though there have been periodic reports of fire safety system issues (two complaints in 2021-2022) that were promptly corrected. The property underwent major improvements including roof replacement (2017), complete apartment rewiring (2015), and various plumbing upgrades. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints in a timely manner, with most issues being resolved through proper permits and repairs, though some historical complaints about unauthorized modifications and maintenance concerns remain on record.