513 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 513 Capp Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Jesse & Anne K Montalvo Rev, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1972. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015-2018 at a cost of $130,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent building violations from October 2023, which have since been abated, included multiple fire safety issues such as combustible storage, fire escape maintenance, and smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance.

The building's fire safety history shows recurring concerns, with recent violations in 2024 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though previous systems upgrades were completed in 2006. Earlier maintenance work includes reroofing projects in 1993 and 2007,, and a fire alarm system upgrade in 2006. The property has experienced various building issues over the years, including a water leakage problem in 2007 that damaged bedroom carpeting, and multiple fire safety violations in 2005 related to fire doors, escape ladders, and alarm systems, all of which were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance record shows attention to critical systems, though with some recurring deficiencies in fire safety equipment and compliance.

The property has undergone regular inspections and major safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2006 and the completion of the soft-story retrofit program. Recent violations indicate ongoing monitoring and enforcement of building safety standards, with most issues being promptly addressed and abated. The building's history reveals periodic maintenance challenges, particularly related to water damage and fire safety systems, though these issues have generally been resolved through appropriate corrective actions. External to the building, there have been multiple reports of parking violations and blockage issues on the street, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems.