275-279 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 2-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 275-279 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Edward & Nina Kuo and constructed in 1971, has undergone several significant safety upgrades since 2013. Most recently, in early 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade valued at $41,500, including the installation of addressable smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and a control module, with related electrical work. The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit property, with work completed in 2016 including ground floor seismic improvements valued at $108,000.

The structure has a history of fire safety maintenance, with multiple fire alarm system issues documented between 2016 and 2024, though most have been resolved with proper system upgrades or corrections. The building's history includes several notable incidents that required attention, including a vehicle collision with the building in late 2013 that damaged garage supports, which was resolved by July 2014 through necessary repairs. Footing repairs at the garage level were completed in 2013 in response to a notice of violation.

Regular maintenance and emergency responses have been documented, including a fire alarm panel replacement in 2002 and reroofing work in 1989. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway parking violations, with multiple enforcement calls between 2018 and 2024. Periodic fire safety inspections and routine housing inspections have been conducted throughout the building's history, with the most recent fire alarm complaint in October 2024 being deemed to have no merit upon investigation.