381-387 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 381-387 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Kempf Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years. Major maintenance work has included the installation of replacement windows in 2006 (3 wood windows with U-values 0.38-0.52), a kitchen remodel in 1997, and the replacement of a 30-gallon gas water heater in 2012. The building has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, with multiple routine safety inspections revealing various violations.

Most notably, a 2016 inspection identified concerns including the need for carbon monoxide alarms, wooden stair repairs, removal of unapproved electrical wiring, and other safety-related items, all of which were abated by June 2016. A 2008 complaint documented problems with bathroom venting, kitchen stove ventilation, moisture levels, and odor issues. Recent history of the property includes a 2023 complaint about blight, featuring graffiti and unauthorized signs, though this case is now listed as not active.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure issues, though some permits from the 1990s, including for reroofing and dryrot repairs, are listed as expired. The property has experienced occasional issues with exterior conditions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls from 2022-2024 regarding garbage, graffiti, and other exterior maintenance concerns. While many historical violations have been addressed, the pattern of safety-related citations and the need for various repairs suggest ongoing maintenance requirements typical of an older multi-family residential building. The most recent building-wide improvements occurred in 2016, and the water heater replacement in 2012 represents the latest major systems upgrade on record.