395 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 395 31st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1927 and owned by Arthur Scampa, has undergone several significant structural improvements and faced various safety-related issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $89,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has undergone several major structural works, including foundation replacement in 1990, reroofing in 1998, and various maintenance tasks between 1982 and 1990.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints regarding fire escape maintenance, alarm systems, and sprinkler issues documented between 2004 and 2024. A pattern of alarm system malfunctions is evident, with fire department responses recorded between 2005 and 2024, though all were determined to be either due to malfunction or contained no fire incidents. The most recent fire-related incidents in 2024 involved sprinkler/standpipe system and alarm system complaints, with one noted as having condition corrected status.

Historical violations from 2004 included issues with egress obstruction, smoke enclosure door closers, fire escape ladders, and combustible storage. While these violations were ultimately abated, they indicate a past pattern of safety compliance challenges. The building underwent some renovation work in 2020, and there have been periodic maintenance and cleaning services requested for the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and parking issues between 2021 and 2024.