716-720 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story mixed-use building at 716-720 Broadway in North Beach, owned by Willie Wong and constructed in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been recurring fire safety violations, with the most recent issues in September 2024 concerning exit maintenance and alarm systems, following earlier violations in 2023 related to extinguishers and alarms. Between 2021 and 2023, multiple fire safety concerns were documented, including problems with sprinklers, exits, and alarms, though many were subsequently corrected.

A concerning incident occurred in June 2015 when there was substantial water damage across three floors, including ceiling collapse and sewage concerns, though the resolution status is unclear. The building underwent some renovations in 2011, including bathroom repairs and fixture replacements on the second floor, along with a commercial space modification in 1992. More recently, the property has faced challenges with garbage and debris management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in January 2025, though most of these cases were resolved promptly.

There was a period of vacant commercial storefront status from late 2018 to late 2019, which resulted in violation notices and monitoring fees under the Vacant Storefront Ordinance. The building's fire safety history shows numerous false alarms and detector activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. While many previous violations have been abated, there remains an active fire violation from September 2024 concerning safeguard maintenance. The property has also seen some infrastructure improvements, including bathroom renovations and electrical work, though the frequency of fire safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in this area.