250 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story multi-family residential building at 250 21st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Matthew & Kathleen Smyth Trust, was constructed in 1924 and contains four units. The property underwent significant improvements between 2019-2021, including a complete voluntary seismic upgrade in 2019 (valued at $65,000), the legalization and addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), mandatory fire safety improvements including the installation of fire sprinklers and a fire alarm system, and infrastructure upgrades such as new electrical meters and water service replacement. Unit #3 received a kitchen renovation in 2021 costing $22,500, with associated plumbing and electrical work.

The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 1996, 2003, 2009, and 2014-2020, with several violations noted in the 2014 inspection related to fire safety and building maintenance, all of which were subsequently abated. Recent records from 2024 show multiple reports of abandoned furniture and electronics on the street near the property, with seven such incidents recorded between February and November 2024, all of which were resolved. There have been three documented smoke detector activations and one false alarm at the property, none resulting in injuries or actual fires.

The building's fire safety systems received considerable attention in recent years, with all necessary improvements completed to bring the property up to current safety standards. While there have been some noise complaints reported in 2024, these were noted as informational and have not resulted in any ongoing issues. The property's recent history indicates significant investment in safety and structural improvements, with all known building violations having been resolved through appropriate corrective actions.