374 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 374 25th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Susana Y K Szeto Tr, has undergone several significant safety upgrades and maintenance projects since its construction in 1962. Most recently, in May 2023, the building received a substantial fire alarm system upgrade to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel system, with an associated cost of $27,000. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (tier 3) at a cost of $75,000, demonstrating compliance with current seismic safety standards.

Historical records show various maintenance and safety improvements, including a water heater upgrade in 2008, reroofing work in 2001, and dry rot repairs in 1987. The building has experienced periods requiring attention to safety systems, particularly in the early 2000s, when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety equipment, including problems with the fire escape ladder, smoke enclosure door closer, alarm system, fire extinguishers, and central alarm system. These violations were all eventually abated by January 20, 2007.

A building complaint from December 2015 raised concerns about unauthorized construction work and improper drainage, though this issue appears to have been resolved. More recently, in 2003, there was a complaint regarding intermittent hot water availability, which was promptly addressed within a few days. The property has maintained regular inspections and received necessary updates to its systems, particularly focusing on fire safety compliance, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and previous fire safety improvements.