390-396 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 390-396 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is owned by Menzies Harold Inc and was constructed in 1921. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past five years, with the most recent major work being a sewer and house trap replacement completed in April 2023. There have been persistent plumbing issues, including multiple water leaks affecting units 394 and 396 between 2018 and 2021, with reports of water damage and ceiling issues.

Safety concerns have included violations related to lead paint hazards, with complaints filed in January 2018 and August 2021 regarding damaged paint and required remediation procedures. The building has also faced security and safety compliance issues, with active violations as of August 2021 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements, and previous concerns about window repairs and security devices. Historical maintenance records show dry rot repair work completed in 1997 and reroofing work that expired in 1995.

The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years (1999, 2004, 2010, and 2016), and there have been past violations related to exterior paint condition (2008). Recent activity around the building (as of late 2024) has primarily involved external maintenance issues such as garbage and debris concerns, as well as parking enforcement matters. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with plumbing and safety systems, there is limited recent history of serious fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the property. The most recent fire-related calls were for a service call and an outside rubbish fire, neither of which resulted in injuries.