1-19 Cardenas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

The 27-unit multi-family residential building at 1-19 Cardenas Avenue, owned by American Campus Communities and constructed in 1942, has experienced several significant events in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in January 2025, there were concerning reports of smoking in stairwells and issues with fire doors inside the building, filed as a fire safety/fire escape complaint. The property has also faced some recent fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations issued in April 2024 related to records/UL certificate requirements and ERCS permit requirements.

Historical issues from early 2000 remain on record, including a cluster of violations in February 2000 for mold/mildew on walls and ceilings, ant infestations, and ceiling paint requirements, though these were all abated by March 2000. The building has undergone various maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the years, including reroofing in 2002 and installation of relay equipment in the mechanical room in 2000. Recent plumbing work was initiated in May 2023 for installation of new fixtures and equipment, though this permit was ultimately canceled.

The property has a history of regular housing inspections, with multiple routine inspections recorded between 2001 and 2011, showing some ongoing oversight by housing authorities. In terms of fire incidents, while no civilian injuries have been reported in recent years, the building has experienced multiple detector activations, CO detector issues, and one documented natural gas leak incident, all of which were mitigated without injuries. The property is currently undergoing some infrastructure improvements related to a nearby SFSU development project, including sidewalk widening and infrastructure upgrades, as documented in recent planning records.