1304 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 9-unit, 2-story multi-family apartment building at 1304 18th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Angeli Family, was built in 1905 and has undergone several significant safety improvements, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (costing $170,000) to enhance seismic stability. The building's fire safety systems have received multiple updates between 2021 and 2023, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet code requirements and various fire alarm system upgrades.

However, the property has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints between 2015 and 2022 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers, though most were resolved with conditions corrected or no merit findings. The building's recent history (2023-2024) shows a cluster of compliance issues that were abated by November 2023, including requirements for fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, compliance affidavits, and fire escape ladder maintenance.

Earlier concerns, such as a 2022 complaint about accumulated cardboard posing fire and pest hazards, and a 2020 report about unstable exterior stairs to the roof, were also resolved. Recent municipal service requests (2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues like sidewalk conditions and street cleaning, though there is ongoing attention needed for a potentially damaged sidewalk as of September 2023. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and safety compliance efforts, with particular attention to seismic retrofitting and fire safety improvements, though occasional lapses in maintenance and safety system upkeep have required enforcement intervention.