1595 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1595 26th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Margaret George 1992 Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1954. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 (as a Tier 1 property), which involved installing new moment frames and bracing at the first story, and the replacement of a storefront window, with a permit cost of $27,500.

Recent improvements include a fire alarm system upgrade filed in September 2024 costing $32,900 to meet current fire marshal codes, and several street cleaning issues have been resolved in late 2024, including recent reports of garbage and debris on the property. The building has a record of addressing structural and safety concerns, including a complete reroofing in 2013 ($12,000), termite and dry rot repairs in 2012 ($30,000), and window improvements in 1990.

A significant cluster of building violations was documented in late 2001 related to fire safety, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff tools, all of which were abated by January 2002. The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding general cleaning and waste removal, though these appear to be primarily related to street conditions rather than building maintenance. The most recent building developments suggest active investment in maintaining safety systems, with the fire alarm upgrade indicating attention to contemporary safety requirements, while also showing that some areas (such as street cleaning) may require continued attention.