1399 30th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1399 30th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, currently owned by the Obrien Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 (Tier 3) and has recently upgraded its fire safety systems, including a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade ($28,500) and a 2024 online electrical permit installation. The property has experienced recurring fire safety violations over the years, with the most recent being a sprinkler system violation in August 2024 that was abated the following month.

Historical maintenance issues include multiple instances of water damage and electrical problems in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly relating to plumbing backflows, temperature fluctuations, and electrical shocks from appliances. The building has generally maintained compliance with major safety regulations, including the installation of new exit lights (2015), window replacements (1996), reroofing (1993), and various electrical improvements. Recent building complaints have been minimal, with only one common area inspection noted in 2022.

The property has faced ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk defects and garbage debris. The building's systems have been regularly updated to meet current safety standards, though there have been periodic issues requiring correction, including problems with sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and electrical systems between 2016 and 2024, all of which were subsequently addressed. The most recent work on the building's safety systems includes both electrical and fire safety improvements completed in 2023/2024, indicating active management of the building's infrastructure.