455 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 12-unit apartment building at 455 Arlington Street in Glen Park, owned by Makras Victor G & Farah, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its 1950 construction. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (cost: $110,000), meeting current seismic safety standards.

Recent maintenance includes a wall heater replacement in Apartment 7 in 2023 and completion of various repairs and retrofits between 2014-2017, such as back stair repairs, re-roofing projects, and security improvements. However, the building has faced several concerning issues, particularly in 2022, when multiple violations were documented including problems with windows, mold, interior surfaces, electrical systems, and lead paint concerns in Apartment 7. Earlier historical events include a 2006 incident involving a collapsed deck that resulted in injuries, which was promptly addressed.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, evidenced by multiple false alarms and malfunction reports between 2009-2016, though these were consistently marked as "Condition Corrected". The building has also had various routine inspections and minor issues such as graffiti, noise complaints, and parking concerns, as documented in recent 311 calls from 2022-2024. While the building has maintained basic compliance with safety requirements through regular permits and corrections of violations, the past issues with mold and maintenance in Apartment 7, along with recurring fire alarm problems, suggest areas requiring ongoing attention to maintain resident safety and comfort.