470 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 470 14th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1925, is currently facing significant structural and safety concerns. The building is documented as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Program (designated Tier 3), with persistent violations related to incomplete seismic retrofit work. A recent complaint from February 2024 raised concerns about the unfinished soft-story retrofit and building safety.

Multiple permits and inspections between 2017-2024 show attempts to address various safety issues, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm upgrades, and the addition of three new ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) on the ground floor. In April 2023, the building received multiple violations regarding fire safety equipment maintenance, including fire extinguisher tagging and gas utility shutoff tool requirements, though these were abated by May 2023. The building's recent history reveals ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, including repeated fire safety violations, sprinkler system issues, and concerns about blocked exits.

Historical records from 1996-1997 document various maintenance problems, including garage ceiling insulation issues and garbage accumulation in common areas. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate continuing concerns about graffiti and debris around the property, with multiple cases of abandoned furniture and appliances reported. While some units have undergone modernization through various permits (notably Unit 1 and Unit 8 renovations), the building as a whole continues to grapple with fundamental safety and infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding seismic retrofit compliance.