970 Baker St

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 970 Baker Street in Anza Vista, owned by Young Sam R, has a history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1952. Most notably, in 2004, the building faced multiple fire safety violations including problems with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure doors, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by June 29, 2004. In 2007-2008, there were significant renovation-related violations regarding unauthorized work on the front facade and rear deck construction, though these issues were subsequently addressed through proper permitting and remediation work costing approximately $20,000 for stucco, windows, and decorative trim replacement, and $1,000 for deck modifications. A reroofing project was completed in 2012 at a cost of $13,950. More recently, in 2017, there was a complaint about water leakage and mold issues, though this was marked as not active. The building has undergone several routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent concerns being related to exterior maintenance and local environmental issues, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on or around the property between 2021 and 2024, specifically in 2023-2024, with the most recent incidents involving cleaned-up debris and graffiti in September 2024. While there have been two fire alarm incidents recorded, both were due to system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of addressing issues through proper channels after initial violations, with recent years showing fewer major building code concerns beyond typical maintenance and environmental issues.