723-725 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story mixed-use building at 723-725 Vallejo Street in North Beach, owned by Wong Wing Woon & Ai Quen Tr, was constructed in 1906 and contains 5 residential units plus retail space. The property has experienced several safety compliance issues over the years, with the most recent concerns primarily related to fire safety systems. In 2024, multiple fire safety violations were recorded regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, while in 2022-2023, there were issues with an unauthorized awning installation that required permits to legalize.

Historical records show a pattern of fire safety concerns, including a 2005 inspection that identified problems with the fire escape drop ladder and central alarm system, both of which were eventually addressed. The building has undergone various improvements and maintenance work over the years, including a 1985 interior refurbishment of the store space, a 1984 ADA-compliant front door and window replacement, and multiple routine safety inspections. Recently, from late 2024 to early 2025, there have been several 311 calls regarding the building's immediate vicinity, primarily related to street cleaning and graffiti issues.

The property has experienced some recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple fire safety violations and inspections between 2021 and 2024, though most have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." A noteworthy complaint was filed in 2022 regarding unauthorized work on the facade/overhang, which had been replaced with an awning following demolition in 2018. The building's historical permit records show various modifications and maintenance work, including attempts to meet handicap accessibility requirements in 2000, though some permits from 2001 and 2010 are recorded as expired. The property has maintained regular routine safety inspections, with most violations being addressed and resolved through appropriate corrective actions.