1437-1439 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building at 1437-1439 14th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1926, currently owned by Betty Jean Casentini since 1998. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most recent being a furnace replacement in March 2024 following tenant concerns about potential fire hazards and smoke alarm maintenance. In 2022-2023, the building underwent multiple electrical repairs, including addressing city violations.

A notable cluster of housing code violations was documented in 2022-2023, with issues including inadequate heat in occupied rooms, electrical problems, plumbing concerns, and fire safety requirements, all of which were officially abated by September 2023. The building's maintenance record shows some investment in infrastructure, including a $14,000 reroofing project completed in 2015 and previous sewer repairs in 2011. More recent complaints have included plumbing issues such as a non-flushing toilet (December 2023) and reports of electrical wiring problems affecting appliances (March 2022).

The property has generated several 311 calls, primarily related to parking issues and building management inquiries, including rent board interactions regarding housing fees and inventory. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022-2024, when multiple system failures and building code violations were recorded. While these issues appear to have been addressed through various permits and inspections, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance concerns that have required regular intervention.