170 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 170 6th Avenue, owned by J & S Eng Fam Ltd Partnersh, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $50,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. In 2016, multiple safety violations were addressed, including the installation of fire extinguishers and repair of a structural post, which were abated by July 29, 2016.

The building's boiler system has required attention in recent years, with permit renewal issues documented in 2021 and 2024, though these violations were not currently active as of their filing dates. Historical records show various improvements including window installations in the early 1990s and a reroofing project in 1994, though some permits from the 80s had expired status. The property has undergone regular routine safety inspections over the years, with the most recent documented inspection occurring in 2019.

Of particular note are several parking-related complaints in 2019, with multiple instances of blocked driveways resulting in citations. The building has experienced no fire-related incidents causing civilian injuries, though there were two minor incidents recorded - one involving barbecue smoke and another described as a "good intent call." The property's current status shows completed soft-story work with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, indicating compliance with seismic retrofit requirements. While the building has had various maintenance and safety issues addressed over the years, most violations appear to have been resolved promptly, with the most recent concerns centered around boiler permit renewals.