1855 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 18-unit apartment building at 1855 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1961, has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most recently, in 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes (NFPA 72) and address sleeping area requirements, following several related violations between 2023-2024 regarding alarm systems and UL certification.

The building has demonstrated ongoing commitment to unit modernization, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and washer/dryer installations between 2019-2021, though these improvements have sometimes followed permit violations. Recent concerns have centered around building systems and habitability issues, including elevator problems (grinding noise and shaking reported in late 2023), heating system deficiencies (multiple complaints about inadequate heat and mold issues in Unit 20), and window-related moisture problems. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work, achieving compliance as a Tier 2 building.

Acknowledging historical maintenance patterns, there have been instances of delayed repairs and violations requiring follow-up, such as drainage pipe replacement issues (2015), corroded rain gutters, and various heating system problems. Recent months have also seen new service requests regarding parking enforcement and tree maintenance, as well as ongoing concerns about mechanical equipment noise. The property management has taken steps to address most violations when cited, though some issues, such as the open sleeping area requirements violation from late 2023, may still require attention.