819 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 819 14th Street property, owned by Mcdow Family Trust, is a 2-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood. Most notably, the building underwent a mandatory seismic retrofit as part of the Soft Story program (Tier IV) in 2018, with work costing $130,000 and now having received its Certificate of Final Completion.

The building experienced significant maintenance and safety compliance needs in 2018, resulting in multiple violations that were ultimately resolved by October 2018, including issues related to fire sprinklers, rear stairs, handrails, and various safety systems. A pattern of maintenance improvements is evident, with recent work including a 2023 fire escape inspection (found to have no merit) and ongoing attention to common areas as reflected in a current active complaint from April 2023. The building's history reveals various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, including 2018 violations requiring fire safety upgrades, security improvements, and window repairs.

Past renovation work includes a significant ground floor unit renovation in 2006 ($30,000) and electrical upgrades in 2007 (installation of 400-amp underground service with 10 meters). The property has experienced several routine inspections and maintenance issues over time, including a 2022 incident involving concrete spillage during foundation work, and past complaints about unauthorized construction in 2006 and roofing work in 2015. The building appears to be actively maintained, with most recent violations addressed promptly, though there are recurring issues noted in common areas that remain subject to inspection.