351 Cornwall St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 9-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 351 Cornwall Street in the Inner Richmond was built in 1904 and is currently owned by Richard Pung Lum Lee & Kit. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2021 when plumbing improvements were made including the replacement of cast iron pipes, nine water heaters, and kitchen pipe repairs. A notable fire safety incident occurred in March 2024 involving the fire escape, though this was resolved by May 2024.

The building had a similar fire safety violation in 2022 regarding fire extinguishers, which was issued and subsequently abated. Historical violations from 2003 related to fire escape maintenance and smoke detector requirements were also addressed within a few weeks. The property management has generally maintained the building's infrastructure, as evidenced by the 2021 plumbing updates and previous reroofing work in 1995.

However, there has been a recent pattern of issues outside the building, with numerous 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to parking enforcement and some street maintenance concerns. These external issues included multiple reports of blocked driveways, curb defects, and occasional street cleaning needs. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2024 for one tenant at the nearby address of 204 5th Avenue for $60,000. The building's documented history shows regular inspections and prompt attention to violations, though the fire safety system has required periodic attention.