406-414 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The property at 406-414 Duncan Street in Noe Valley is an 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the So Kenneth C&eva S Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in September 2023 costing $32,885 to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices.

In 2016, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting and addressed both structural and cosmetic issues, including dry rot repair of the front siding and stucco work. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over its history, with multiple building violations addressed between 2003 and 2015, such as stair repairs, mold remediation, and electrical maintenance. Recent inspection history shows active maintenance of building systems, including a sewer replacement in 2019 and various interior updates between 2015-2023.

The property has had periodic routine inspections, with the most recent building permit activity indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards. Sidewalk defects were reported in September 2023, and there have been several reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2019-2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The building's history shows prompt attention to violations and a pattern of regular maintenance, with no active violations or complaints as of October 2023.