40 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

40 Wentworth Place is a three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by the Chong Sen Benevolent Association. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, extinguishers, and electrical systems between 2021 and 2024, though most issues have been resolved promptly. Recent maintenance records show attention to fire safety systems, with the most recent fire complaints regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems being corrected in October 2024.

The building underwent several routine safety inspections between 1999 and 2015, during which various violations were identified, including egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance issues, and security requirements, though these were generally abated within a few months. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing concerns with garbage, debris, and occasional graffiti on the property, as well as a water complaint in September 2024. The building's maintenance records show a pattern of fire safety system violations, particularly regarding alarms and sprinklers, with documented cases of both "Condition Corrected" and "No Merit" findings by inspectors.

The property has been consistent in addressing violations once cited, with most being classified as "abated" following correction. The building's historical permit records show an attempt in 1998 to relocate the benevolent association's space in the basement, though these permits are currently listed as expired. While the building has experienced recurring issues with fire safety systems, recent records suggest ongoing maintenance and prompt resolution of safety concerns, though the frequency of related violations raises some operational safety pattern concerns.