174 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

174 12th Avenue is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by Eric K. Chung. The property has a significant historical record of building improvements and compliance issues, with the most pressing concern being its current non-compliant status with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3).

While the building has made some progress in seismic improvements, including permits issued in 2017 and 2022 for ground level retrofitting at an estimated cost of $80,000, there remains an active complaint (filed in February 2021) indicating failure to complete all associated work and obtain final signoff as required by the San Francisco Building Code regarding earthquake safety. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through the years, including reroofing in 1996, sheetrock repairs in 1998, and various renovation projects in the late 1990s. Multiple building violations have been recorded, primarily related to gas utility safety requirements in 2002 (resolved in 2003), and more recently, issues regarding the mandatory soft story program compliance and associated fees in 2017-2021.

A notable housing complaint from 2005 concerned water leakage lasting two years, though this was eventually resolved in 2009. The most recent 311 call regarding the property was recorded in December 2024, related to garbage and debris, which was promptly resolved by street cleaning services. While the building has undergone various improvements and addressed multiple code violations over the years, the outstanding issues related to seismic retrofit compliance represent the most significant current concern for the property.