1400 La Playa, San Francisco, CA 94122

1400 La Playa is a 12-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1960 and currently owned by the Doherty Bypass Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with the most recent being ongoing work in Unit 9 as of November 2024 involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling ($50,000), following a similar $22,000 renovation of Unit 2 in 2021. The building has faced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most concerning being a significant set of violations issued in October 2019 regarding deteriorated drainage pipes, wooden stairs on the Judah side (which required repairs due to dry rot and rusted brackets), and various accessibility and safety compliance matters.

These violations were eventually addressed, though some work was completed under a separate permit. Historical issues documented include multiple fire extinguisher violations (most recently in 2023), an electrical systems complaint in 2021 that was found to have no merit, and a 2007 incident involving mold, mildew, and ceiling damage that received attention during subsequent inspections. The building has maintained a regular pattern of routine inspections, with records indicating varying degrees of maintenance and compliance challenges.

The property has also experienced recurring issues with street-level debris and garbage management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding overflowing city garbage cans. Recent work shows active investment in unit improvements, particularly through the ongoing Unit 9 renovations, though the building's maintenance history suggests periodic attention is required to address both routine upkeep and system compliance matters. The most recent building violations and complaints have generally been resolved through appropriate corrective actions, with the property management appearing to address major safety concerns as they arise, though not without some historical patterns of recurring issues in specific areas such as fire safety equipment maintenance.