290 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 290 17th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by John T Wong, was constructed in 1963 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $25,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced various maintenance upgrades, including multiple window installations (four vinyl windows in 1998 and 1999, and aluminum windows in 1989), and reroofing work in 1990.

The building's safety systems underwent attention in May 2009 when several fire safety violations were documented, including issues with the alarm panel, fire escape drop ladder, and smoke enclosure door; however, all these violations were resolved by June 2009. A concerning incident occurred in August 2021 with a complaint about the building exterior potentially falling onto the sidewalk, though this was promptly addressed within one day. More recently, the building experienced utility-related issues with a sewage backup in April 2024 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations.

The property has had occasional parking enforcement issues in 2018, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways. The only recorded fire incident involved a system malfunction with no civilian injuries. The building's regular maintenance and prompt resolution of violations suggest ongoing attention to safety and habitability standards, though the recent sewage issue and 2021 exterior concern merit attention.