234 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 234 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Metaxas Family Trust 2006, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1923. Most recently, in January 2024, the building was issued a permit for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $26,338, which includes new monitoring equipment, smoke detection in common areas, and wireless sounders in sleeping rooms. The building completed a mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Other notable improvements include a reroofing project completed in 2016 ($26,485), and the installation of additional fire sprinkler heads in 2003, though the permit for this work expired. The building's history includes a cluster of fire safety and security violations in 2002 that were promptly addressed within two months, including issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and fire proofing materials. Several routine housing inspections have been conducted over the years, with all issues being resolved according to records.

Recent maintenance and response actions around the building have primarily involved external cleaning and graffiti removal, as documented in 311 calls from 2021 through December 2023. These calls show regular street cleaning needs and occasional issues with loose garbage, though these external matters generally received prompt attention from city services. Importantly, there have been no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the building, and its fire safety systems have been progressively upgraded to meet current standards, including the recent fire alarm system improvements now underway.