1501-1515 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1501-1515 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Rudolph E. & Maureen Vasquez, was constructed in 1931 and contains 5 units. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years.

Most notably, in 2018-2019, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting work under Tier 4 requirements, which included structural improvements such as plywood sheathing, angle iron brackets, and additional strapping, though this work was initially brought to attention through a violation notice. The property underwent a conversion from commercial to residential use in 2002, transforming a former store into a two-bedroom unit, and has seen various infrastructure upgrades including the replacement of its sewer line (2009), steam boiler (2008), and installation of a sprinkler system (2006). The building's history includes several inspection-related issues primarily between 2001-2012, including multiple fire safety violations such as egress obstruction, fire extinguisher maintenance, and security bar concerns. There was a notable period of heating system issues in 2008, and complaints about overcrowding in 2008.

Earlier maintenance records show concerns about building conditions in 1999, including paint deterioration, cracked walls, and window issues. The property has had regular maintenance and compliance work completed over the years, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, though some earlier permits expired without completion. More recent records (2020-2025) show primarily external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement matters, suggesting improved internal conditions. The building's owners have generally complied with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit and resolution of various building code violations, though there have been periodic issues requiring attention over the years.