888-898 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 888-898 14th Street in Duboce Triangle, which was constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed an important electrical safety upgrade, replacing Federal Pacific sub-panels and installing a new 200-amp main disconnect for the entire building - a critical improvement given the safety concerns historically associated with Federal Pacific equipment. The building had previously undergone a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014, which was completed successfully, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The property has experienced multiple compliance issues, particularly in 2002 when violations were noted regarding fire safety, security, and building maintenance. These included problems with stair repairs, handrails, fire extinguishers, and security bars, though these violations were subsequently abated. There were also concerns about unauthorized modifications, including the conversion of the basement into both an office space and an illegal dwelling unit, which was the subject of multiple complaints and inspections.

More recently, as of 2022, there is an active complaint regarding common area compliance that appears to remain unresolved. The building has experienced numerous 311 calls for street-related issues in the vicinity, particularly concerning garbage and debris on the streets around the property, though these are external to the building itself. While the building has generally addressed major safety concerns through completed permits and inspections, including handrail installations and electrical upgrades, the combination of an active compliance complaint from 2022 and historical issues with unauthorized dwelling unit conversions suggests ongoing regulatory monitoring may be necessary. The building's documented history of illegal unit conversions and related safety violations from the early 2000s, though previously resolved, represents the most significant historical compliance issue on record.