740 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 740 Anza Street, owned by Charles Y L Wong Bypass Trust, was constructed in 1959 in the Lone Mountain neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 costing $27,400 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all devices to meet modern standards.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 as a Tier 3 building, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Historical records show other maintenance work including window replacements in 2002 and reroofing in 1995. The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges in the past, most notably during a 2014 routine housing inspection which identified multiple issues including unsafe stair riser openings, guardrail problems, and missing handrails, though these were subsequently addressed.

A 2004 inspection also revealed various fire safety concerns, including the need to recharge fire extinguishers and address smoke detector issues, which were all abated within a month. The property has experienced periodic graffiti incidents between 2009 and 2024, though these have generally been addressed promptly. Recent electrical permits filed in January 2024 suggest ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading building systems, though the status of some construction permits from early 2024 is currently listed as "filed".