395 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 395 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Willie Wong and Lily Lee-wong, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018, costing $90,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, including a 2012 complaint about various building systems (heater, electrical, windows) and more recent concerns about exterior conditions, such as peeling paint documented in 2020-2021.

A series of fire safety complaints were addressed, with notable corrections made in 2019 regarding fire escape maintenance and extinguishers. The building's sidewalk was historically problematic, with repairs documented in 2003, and more recent inspections in 2024 have noted issues with the sidewalk conditions. The property has experienced periodic compliance challenges, as evidenced by multiple housing inspection cases, including a significant cluster of violations in 2002 related to fire safety, security, and general maintenance, all of which were ultimately abated.

Recent years have shown improved compliance with building codes, though there were minor issues regarding weather protection and soft-story program requirements that were addressed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical safety systems, with regular updates to fire safety equipment (extinguishers), electrical systems (2020 and 2023 improvements), and structural retrofitting to meet modern safety standards. External conditions around the building have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage disposal, debris, and sidewalk conditions, though these issues appear to be promptly addressed by city services.