295 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story multi-family residential building at 295 21st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is an 18-unit property constructed in 1960, currently owned by Margaret D Philipps A Tr. The building has undergone several significant safety and improvement projects over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2014 (cost: $120,000) to comply with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

Recent fire safety improvements include a comprehensive voluntary fire alarm upgrade in 2022 ($32,739) and additional fire alarm work in 2023, though there is currently an open violation related to sleeping area requirements from December 2023 that remains unresolved. The building has a history of maintenance and safety improvements, including a new water heater installation in 2018, reroofing in 2015, and various structural repairs including addressing dry rot issues in 2009 and stair repairs in 2006.

Several building violations and complaints have been documented over the years, with the most recent fire-related issues being addressed through corrections or closed with no merit. The property has experienced occasional service interruptions, such as a reported elevator outage in 2017, and has been subject to multiple routine inspections and repairs in accordance with housing and safety regulations. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement issues in the vicinity of the building, with several citations issued in 2023-2024 for sidewalk parking and driveway blockages, though these external issues do not directly impact building habitability.