255 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 255 9th Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by Bettie Lum Declaration Of T, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1925. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020 at a cost of $65,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has seen various unit-specific improvements, including window replacements in Unit #8 (2011), a kitchen remodel in Unit #6 (2010), and foundation raising work completed in 1990.

A water main replacement project initiated in July 2021 remains in expired status. The building's history includes a cluster of fire safety violations in September 2001, all of which were abated by October 18, 2001, involving issues with fire escape maintenance, egress obstruction, combustible storage, fire proofing, and smoke enclosure hardware. A more recent violation occurred in May 2010 regarding unauthorized interior remodeling that created hazardous conditions during construction, though this was eventually resolved by 2011. The property has undergone routine housing inspections, and while there was a dampness and potential leakage issue reported in 1999, there have been no significant housing code violations recorded since.

Recent resident concerns have primarily focused on exterior and common area issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations, street cleaning, and illegal postings between 2021 and 2024. The building's immediate vicinity has experienced periodic neighborhood maintenance issues as documented in these calls, including blocked driveways and abandoned items. While these external factors may affect resident convenience, they do not directly impact the building's structural integrity or safety systems. The most recent fire safety inspections and retrofits suggest that major safety systems are currently up to code, though prospective tenants should verify the status of the expired water main permit from 2021.