1538-1540 Shafter Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1538-1540 Shafter Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by the Alice Lin Living Trust, has undergone significant safety improvements since 2019. Most notably, a comprehensive fire safety upgrade was implemented between 2021-2022, including the installation of a new sprinkler system throughout the ground floor with 15 total sprinklers and a dedicated fire service connection, followed by the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system.

Structural improvements included the replacement of existing footings at the rear of the property in early 2022. The building has also seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade and new plumbing fixtures, with recent work completed in early 2024 involving the installation of new faucets at the rear of the structure and electrical system improvements. The property has maintained compliance with legal occupancy requirements since a 2019 administration permit confirmed its status as a two-unit structure.

While there was one heating-related complaint recorded in 2017, the building's maintenance record shows systematic addressing of major systems through the recent years, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, installation of a mini-split system, and comprehensive electrical and fire safety upgrades. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues, including periodic reports of abandoned vehicles and parking violations on Shafter Avenue, though these are external to the building's maintenance record. A 2022 sidewalk defect was documented, which required correction, and there was one instance of a damaged tree reported in late 2019, though these were municipal infrastructure issues outside direct building management control.