1429-1431 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building at 1429-1431 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Caren J Shapiro. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues and code violations, with the most significant recent problems occurring in 2020. This period saw multiple building violations filed on August 31, 2020, including concerns about combustible storage, weatherproofing of siding, various repairs needed for electrical outlets, window hardware, drainage pipes, and heating systems. There were also safety-related issues with smoke detection systems and the need for carbon monoxide/smoke alarm affidavits, all of which were officially abated on February 18, 2021.

The building underwent substantial repairs in 2020, including addressing dry rot in stairs, window replacements, and siding work at a cost of $30,000. Additional plumbing and electrical work was completed in 2020-2021, including water heater replacement, furnace installation, and electrical outlet repairs. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with notable complaints about hot water problems and an improperly installed water heater in September 2020 that raised safety concerns. Earlier issues included a 2014 complaint about peeling and chipping paint in a unit with a child present.

The building's maintenance history includes a 2013 reroofing project costing $15,000. Recent external concerns include an open sidewalk defect case from August 2023 regarding a collapsed sidewalk and various cleaning and parking issues reported through 311 calls. A tenant buyout occurred in January 2021, involving two tenants and totaling $9,000. The building's systems have undergone several upgrades, including an electrical service upgrade to 150 amps in 2009 and various plumbing improvements in 2020-2021 to address code compliance issues.