1649 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1649 12th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Richard J. Faziola, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1961. Most recently, in November 2023, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade costing $17,000 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms and replacement of existing alarms and bells.

The building is in full compliance with the city's mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, having completed the installation of shear walls and collector beams in 2015, and has received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The property has experienced regular maintenance and updates, including a major siding and waterproofing project in 2010 ($65,000) and two furnace replacements in 2011 and 2014. A sewage backup issue was reported and resolved in October 2023, and there have been multiple instances of illegal parking in the driveway area, with at least three citations issued in 2024 alone.

A 2001 routine inspection identified a fire escape drop ladder violation, though this issue was promptly abated the same day. The building's electrical system received attention with an upgrade in 2024, further enhancing its safety features. While the building has experienced one electrical-related fire incident (date unspecified) and a medical assistance call, neither resulted in civilian injuries, indicating generally good safety performance.