1463-1469 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1463-1469 Alabama Street is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Cano Family Trust 2002. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrade being the installation of a 9.48 kW solar PV system with 24 modules completed in 2022. In 2013, substantial renovations were performed including kitchen remodeling, bathroom updates, and the installation of new electrical service with 5 meters and 200-amp overhead service.

The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly regarding stair safety, with rear wood egress stairs and front entry stairs requiring reconstruction and repairs in 2005, 2009, and 2013, indicating ongoing issues with deteriorated stair structures. The property has a history of regulatory inspections and enforcement actions, most notably a 2015 routine safety inspection that identified multiple fire safety concerns, including the need for combustible storage removal from garages and the installation of carbon monoxide alarms. These violations were abated by March 2016. Earlier building complaints include issues with heat, kitchen damage, mold, and over-occupancy concerns from the 1990s, suggesting past challenges with habitability and maintenance.

The building has also experienced regular issues with sidewalk parking violations, with multiple citations issued in 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property underwent various interior improvements between 2002 and 2013, including kitchen cabinet replacements, bathroom updates, and plumbing improvements such as a new bathtub, toilet, sink, washer, dryer, and tankless water heater. Historical complaints from the late 1990s indicated severe over-occupancy issues, though these appear to have been resolved. The building has maintained an active record of emergency responses and routine inspections, demonstrating ongoing regulatory oversight of housing conditions.