794 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110

794 Andover Street is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 2016 and owned by Roxanne Chang. The building underwent significant safety improvements during its construction phase, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13R) with 40 heads and underground fire service in 2015, along with a new retaining wall in the rear yard costing over $21,000. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, most notably an active building code violation filed in May 2023 regarding unauthorized changes to west-facing windows, which were modified from fixed to operable configuration.

This violation is currently scheduled for director hearing in June 2024, and as of October 2023, there are concerns about incomplete work related to the original fire sprinkler system installation. The building's maintenance record shows periodic issues with vegetation management, with multiple weed and grass violations documented between 2019 and 2023. Recent environmental health concerns have emerged, with multiple 311 calls regarding pest infestations in late 2024.

The property has experienced various fire safety-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage. These include a natural gas leak response, unintentional sprinkler activation, and carbon monoxide detector activation, among others. The building's compliance history shows multiple fire code violations between 2019 and 2023, primarily related to permitting issues, though most have been abated. The surrounding area has faced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by various 311 calls in 2024 regarding abandoned vehicles, pavement defects, and graffiti, all of which have been resolved.