453-455 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 453-455 14th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1911, has undergone significant modifications and faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building experienced serious concerns regarding fire safety and egress in 2022-2023, including a complaint about inadequate fire exits and emergency access, as well as issues with handrails, security gate locks, and smoke enclosure doors. The property underwent extensive improvements in 2015-2016, including the addition of fire safety systems such as sprinklers, a fire alarm system, and radiant heating throughout the building.

The rear deck has been a recurring issue, with a 2020 permit for repairs being cancelled and a 2021 violation noting its construction without proper permits, though subsequent work in 2021 attempted to address this. Recent inspections have revealed persistent maintenance issues, including an active complaint filed in January 2023 regarding inadequate heating, pest problems, and emergency exit access. Multiple violations were recorded in early 2023 related to sanitation (garbage receptacles), security (gatelock repairs), and building safety (handrails).

The building underwent significant renovations in 2015-2016, including bathroom, laundry, and kitchen updates in all units, and the addition of new units at the basement level. Recent exterior maintenance concerns include recurring graffiti issues and incidents of vehicles blocking bicycle lanes near the property, though these are less critical than the internal building concerns. The property has experienced multiple fire alarm activations with no associated fires, suggesting the system is operational but requires monitoring. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing exterior maintenance needs, including tree maintenance and graffiti removal.