249 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 249 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Stephen E & Effie P Lawrenc, has undergone significant structural improvements over the past few years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2021 under San Francisco's Earthquake Safety regulations. The building's seismic upgrade, originally initiated in 2019, addressed previously documented non-compliance issues from 2019's Tier 3 Soft Story designation, resulting in the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Historical improvements include foundation repairs in early 2021 and reroofing projects in 1998 and 2011, suggesting regular maintenance of building systems.

The property has experienced several safety and compliance issues over its history, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in 2003 and 2015-2016. The 2003 violations included concerns about emergency exits, smoke detectors, and wooden stairs, while the 2015 violations involved issues with carbon monoxide alarms and egress obstructions. The building faced various maintenance concerns in the late 1990s, including reports of a hole in the ceiling and heating issues.

More recently, in 2021, there were two parking-related incidents involving blocked driveways, and in September 2024, there was a reported rodent/insect infestation that was subsequently resolved. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with alarm system issues documented and corrected in both 2010 and 2021. While the historical violations indicate periods of non-compliance, most recent building permits and completed improvements suggest that the property is now generally maintaining required safety standards, though occasional service requests for various issues continue to be logged through 311 channels.