1528 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 1528 15th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a 3-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by M & K Klestoff 1990 Family Trust. The building has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade, most notably the conversion of a ground floor commercial space into a residential unit in 2016-2017, which included comprehensive remodeling of living spaces and systems upgrades. Between 2018-2019, substantial fire safety improvements were implemented, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system for the ground floor with 25 heads, new control panel, radio communication, and smoke detection systems, though the system's final permit has only recently been closed in 2024.

The building's utility systems have received consistent attention, with multiple permits for heating system installations, plumbing upgrades, and electrical improvements, including the replacement of unit main electrical panels and installation of new sub-panels in various units. The property has a history of maintenance and safety-related issues, though most have been addressed through proper permits and inspections. Past violations from 2003-2014 included concerns about rear stairs, guardrails, fire escape ladders, and various building maintenance items, all of which have been abated.

More recent tenant complaints in 2019 regarding construction dust and lead/asbestos concerns, and earlier issues in 2016 about water intrusion and window problems, were investigated and marked as not active. The building is classified as Tier 3 Non-Compliant in the Soft Story program, indicating it has not yet complied with required seismic retrofitting standards. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily reported issues consistent with urban challenges in the area, such as sidewalk cleaning needs and encampment concerns, though these are exterior to the building itself and do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management.