334 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 334 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by John M & Jennie Low Tr-bypa, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building) at a cost of $117,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The building's fire safety systems have received important upgrades, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas completed in 2017 at a $7,000 cost, and routine fire alarm maintenance in 2021, indicating ongoing commitment to resident safety. Recent maintenance issues have been concerning, particularly a 2023 ceiling repair violation involving bathroom ceiling drywall that required emergency repairs costing $1,000. The building has a history of plumbing and maintenance issues dating back to 1998, including multiple complaints about garbage disposals, sink backups, and water leaks, though most were promptly addressed.

A 2020 complaint about unauthorized window replacements and several violations from 2005 related to fire safety systems (including fire proofing, combustible storage, and smoke enclosure door issues) were also documented, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's infrastructure has generally been maintained, as evidenced by the replacement of a 100-gallon water heater in 2011, and while there have been multiple repair issues over the years, most have been addressed through proper permitting and inspections. The most recent building inspection records from 2023 indicate generally good compliance with safety requirements, though the recent ceiling repair issue suggests occasional delays in maintenance response times.