259 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 259 21st Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Tom Kenneth K & Sau Chun To, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several noteworthy inspections and maintenance events over its history. Most significantly, in September 2006, multiple fire safety violations were identified during routine inspections, including issues with the fire escape drop ladder, smoke enclosure door closers, fire extinguisher requirements, seismic bracing of water heaters, fire proofing materials, and garbage receptacle maintenance.

These violations were promptly addressed and abated by October 3, 2006. The building underwent a code compliance modification in 1984, and prior routine inspections were conducted in 1996 and 2002, demonstrating regular oversight of building conditions. More recently, the property has experienced several street-related issues in the surrounding area, with the most recent incidents involving garbage and debris (October 2024) and an abandoned vehicle (December 2023).

There were also two parking-related enforcement actions in 2020, though these occurred on public streets rather than directly involving the building itself. A recorded fire incident related to smoke detector activation due to malfunction occurred, but no civilian injuries were reported. The building's documented history suggests that while there was a cluster of fire safety issues in 2006, these were addressed in a timely manner, and there have been no subsequent fire safety violations recorded in the available data.