456 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 456 14th Street, currently owned by Szeto Trust and located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in 2023, there were concerns about the malfunctioning call box system and temporary scaffolding affecting fire escape access during exterior painting work. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2014, including the installation of shear walls and moment frames.

Notable improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 to comply with current safety codes, and the replacement of 22 windows in 2023. The building experienced a substantial fire incident in 2007, resulting in significant repairs costing $250,000, which were subsequently addressed through various permits for electrical, plumbing, and structural work. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher violations between 2006 and 2022, though most have been promptly corrected. Recent inspections in 2022 revealed issues with fire escape maintenance and system compliance, with complaints regarding the main doorbell system and fire escape access appearing as recently as 2023.

The property has also undergone various maintenance work including termite repairs in 1998, reroofing in 1998, and a recent street-facing facade upgrade. Historical records show some parking-related issues, with a potential Ellis Act eviction case regarding off-street parking spaces that was later withdrawn. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and parking violations. The building's violation history shows several instances of inadequate lighting and general maintenance issues in 2007, which were subsequently addressed.