159 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 159 4th Avenue, constructed in 1963, has undergone significant renovations and faced notable challenges in recent years. Most concerning was a building fire in February 2022 that originated in the garage, requiring electrical repairs to address burned wires and resulting in an upgrade of affected panels from 50 to 100 amps.

Despite this incident, the building has seen substantial improvements, including a comprehensive renovation of all six units in 2022 (approximately $520,000 total cost) that encompassed kitchen and bathroom remodels, lighting upgrades, and the installation of washer/dryer combos. In 2021, the property received a window retrofit replacing all six units' windows, and in 2018 completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit to comply with seismic safety requirements. The building has undergone regular maintenance and improvements, including a $12,000 reroofing project in 2022 and the installation of individual HVAC units with heat pumps in all units by the end of 2022.

Historical records show previous code violations related to fire safety from 2010, concerning combustible storage and egress obstructions, though these were abated by July 2011. A 2022 complaint regarding unauthorized work and potential gas line modifications appears to be currently active, following the earlier fire incident. The property has maintained regular inspections and compliance with safety requirements, including smoke detector installations and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2022.