359 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 359 5th Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by Go Family Revocable Living Trust, was constructed in 1979 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, in 2022, the building received a new fire sprinkler system installation ($24,700) for the first floor playroom, garage, and egress areas, demonstrating ongoing commitment to safety improvements.

Between 2019 and 2021, substantial renovations were completed including the construction of a one-hour fire-rated wall to separate a playroom and half bathroom, relocation of furnaces and water heaters, and a comprehensive update of electrical systems including a new subpanel, circuits, lights, and smoke detectors. The building was previously cited for multiple fire safety and emergency exit issues during a 2004 inspection, including problems with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, though these violations were all promptly resolved by January 2005. The property has a documented history of regular maintenance, including two complete reroofing projects in 1989 and 2001, and more recent updates to the HVAC system with new furnaces and water heaters installed in 2021.

Planning records indicate a proposed addition of an accessory dwelling unit was considered, though no permit records confirm its completion. Recent 311 calls show typical urban issues such as sidewalk parking (2024) and general cleaning (2018), but these do not reflect on the building's condition or management. The building has undergone four routine housing inspections between 1999 and 2016, all of which have been marked as Not Active, suggesting no ongoing compliance issues remain.