45 Glendale St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 45 Glendale St in Twin Peaks, owned by Albert G & Carmen Terranova, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2018 (with associated structural revisions) under San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, achieving Tier 3 status with CFC issuance.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, including active building violations from 2019 through 2024 related to plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces, as well as common area concerns. Recent fire safety inspections in early 2023 identified and subsequently corrected issues with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits, though similar violations were also noted in 2018.

Historical maintenance work includes exterior improvements in 1993 (stucco removal and vinyl siding installation) and electrical upgrades with an underground conversion project in 2004, though some past permits (such as those for reroofing in 1991) are now expired. Several complaints regarding inadequate hot water and various maintenance issues have been filed over the years, with the most recent housing complaint from 2019 noting water damage, window sealing problems, and bathroom ventilation issues. While most violations and complaints have been resolved, a pattern of safety-related violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and fire safety equipment.