530 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

530 14th Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by 530 14th Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 with a cost of $70,000, and the installation of a new water heating system (water heater and storage tank) in January 2018. The property has active violations as of 2023, primarily related to safety and compliance issues including fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and gas utility shutoff tools.

These violations were first noted in April 2023, with final warning letters issued in May 2023. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure systems, with a 400A electrical service upgrade completed in 2005, multiple roofing projects, and recent fire alarm system improvements in 2019. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, with documented complaints and violations spanning several decades.

Recent historical issues include raccoon abatement and garage ceiling repairs in 2015, and multiple fire safety inspections in which conditions were corrected. The building's soft-story retrofit was classified as Tier 3, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Older records from the 1990s show tenant complaints regarding various maintenance issues, including heating problems and pest control, which were subsequently addressed. The property has had routine safety inspections and various systems upgrades over the years, including plumbing improvements and fire safety system modifications, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts by the management.