343 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 343 26th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district, owned by Lew Gam & Mei Fung Wong Liv, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed mandatory upgrades to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements.

The building has also completed important seismic retrofitting work, including the installation of steel moment frames in the first-floor garage as part of the city's soft-story program in 2015, with the soft-story status currently showing as "Work Complete, CFC Issued." Historical maintenance and safety records show recurring attention to fire safety systems, with several violations noted and promptly addressed between 2003 and 2008 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm system maintenance. Other significant improvements include the replacement of 22 windows in 2010, vinyl siding replacement in 2016, and a water heater replacement in 2008.

The building's recent history shows proper response to routine maintenance needs, though there have been multiple reports of an abandoned Volkswagen Beetle and various parking issues in the vicinity between 2017 and 2022, which were handled by city enforcement. A 2019 water leak was documented and transferred to the appropriate department for resolution. The building's documented history shows regular attention to safety systems, with violations being addressed and corrected, particularly concerning fire safety equipment and alarm systems during routine inspections.