722-724 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 722-724 Broadway is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building owned by Willie Wong and Lily Lee-wong, constructed in 1909 in the North Beach neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant incidents over its history, most notably a fire incident in 2005 that required repairs to the rear wall and ceiling, for which electrical work was also performed.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple fire safety violations and complaints between 2019 and 2024, including issues with alarm systems, extinguishers, and sleeping area requirements. More recently, in 2024, there were two fire safety violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers that were corrected by May 2024. The property has also faced operational challenges, with a vacant storefront issue in 2018-2019 that resulted in violations under the vacant commercial storefront ordinance.

Building improvements and modifications have been documented over the years, including attempts to legalize additional dwelling units and various remodels, with some permits being cancelled or completed, such as a 1998 project to remodel a long unit into two legal ones. Recent maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including issues with garbage and debris, mold, and various property maintenance matters. The building's fire incident history shows several instances of smoke-related events and false alarms, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents.