420 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 10-unit, 4-story apartment building at 420 14th Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1925, has undergone significant recent activity, particularly regarding safety compliance and unit improvements. Most notably, in late 2023, there was an issue with an unauthorized canopy structure over the light well and stairs that was promptly addressed following a complaint. The building has demonstrated proactive safety improvements, completing a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 that included new detectors, sounders, and communication devices, along with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

A significant renovation in late 2022 legalized the laundry and boiler room in the garage, while four apartments (Units 4, 5, 8, and 9) received substantial interior renovations between 2018-2020, including kitchen and bathroom updates with modern fixtures and electrical systems. The building's most recent building permits show an ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the property, with the latest work focused on the light well area to address compliance issues. In 2018, the property installed a new fire sprinkler system throughout, demonstrating adherence to fire safety requirements.

The building has experienced several routine inspections and violations, particularly in late 2022, regarding fire safety systems, egress, and the fire escape ladder, though these issues were all promptly addressed and abated by November 2022. The property has also completed its soft-story seismic retrofit requirements, receiving certification of completion. While there are occasional 311 calls regarding street-level issues, these are typical for the area and not directly related to the building's condition or management. Recent plumbing and electrical work continues to show active maintenance of building systems, with permits completed as of early 2023 for various upgrades, including new washer/dryer connections and fire safety system improvements.