2415 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 2415 Judah Street, owned by T & M Chiang 1994 Survivors, is a 2-story apartment constructed in 1959. The property has been undergoing seismic retrofitting as a mandatory soft-story compliance project since 2015, with recent activity in 2023 indicating work partially completed in accordance with the 2012 IEBC Appendix A-4 requirements, though it remains classified as non-compliant under Tier 3 status. The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, with significant violations recorded in 2001 including problems with fire safety systems, egress obstacles, plumbing issues, and interior surface conditions that were all abated by July 2001.

More recent concerns include a 2013 complaint about insulation problems affecting temperature control, a 2010 report of faulty electrical wiring, and a 2016 incident involving unauthorized construction work in the basement. The property has undergone several major maintenance projects over the years, including a $100,000 seismic retrofit in 2015, stucco and window repairs in 2010, and window replacements in 2004. Recent building permits indicate continued attention to building improvements, with an approved permit in November 2023 for work valued at $25,000.

The surrounding area has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations for blocked driveways documented between 2019 and 2023, though these are external to the building's structural and safety considerations. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of addressing major structural and maintenance issues over time, though the outstanding non-compliant soft-story status remains a significant concern from a safety compliance perspective. The property has undergone regular inspections and repairs, with most historical violations being resolved within reasonable timeframes, though the pattern of complaints and violations from 2001 indicates a period of significant maintenance challenges that appear to have been addressed through subsequent renovations and repairs.