325 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 325 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by 325 26th Ave LLC and built in 1963, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit work in 2018, achieving Tier 3 compliance and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion, following a violation notice in late 2017 for failing to submit required permit applications. The building has a documented history of elevator-related issues, with the most recent complaint in August 2023 regarding non-functioning elevators, though this was corrected by September 2023.

Fire safety improvements have been a priority, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2007 (installing 69 devices), regular fire alarm system maintenance, and correction of several fire escape and smoke enclosure door violations - the most recent violations from 2017 were abated in 2018. The building has experienced multiple false alarm incidents and emergency assistance calls, including at least one elevator rescue. Historical records show various maintenance and upgrade work, including the replacement of 59 windows in 2005, fiber cement siding installation in 1999, and repair of dry rot issues in 2007.

The property has had its share of tenant complaints over the years, particularly relating to elevator problems in 1999-2000, various maintenance issues in 1997 (including noise, carpet conditions, and plumbing problems), and a brief alcohol licensing dispute in 2012. More recent concerns have primarily focused on parking violations near the property, with multiple reports throughout 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations in a timely manner, with most issues being resolved within reasonable timeframes, particularly those affecting safety systems like fire alarms and elevators.