1400 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1400 26th Ave, owned by Ling Nam Investment Co, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1960. Most recently, in late 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade (cost: $30,580) to comply with current safety codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all devices to be compatible with the new fire alarm control panel. This followed an $20,000 dry rot repair project on the building's north side that summer.

The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (cost: $48,000), achieving Tier 3 compliance under San Francisco's seismic safety program, following an initial failed attempt in 2015. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, including significant flooding incidents from Unit 6 in 2011 that affected multiple units and the garage area. More recently, in 2024, there were multiple sewage backup incidents reported from the side sewer vent.

The building's maintenance history shows active attention to building codes and safety requirements, with a complete fire alarm system upgrade and stormwater compliance work completed in 2023-2024. While there was a complaint in August 2023 regarding unpermitted construction work, this was resolved within a week. The building has had several 311 calls regarding garbage and debris in the surrounding area, with multiple instances of reports between June 2024 and January 2025, though these pertain to exterior maintenance rather than building conditions.