321 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 321 9th Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by Micheli Survivor's Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1959. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $99,000, receiving the Certificate of Final Completion. Recent improvements include the 2019 window replacement project in Apartment #5, which upgraded three street-facing windows to meet modern efficiency standards.

While the building has faced several maintenance issues over the years, particularly in the early 2000s, these were generally addressed promptly. The property had multiple fire safety violations in 2001 and 2006 related to fire escapes, fire extinguishers, and fire proofing, all of which were resolved by November 2001 and December 2006 respectively. More recent fire system inspections in 2016 and 2017 indicated minor issues with extinguishers and electrical systems, but these were also corrected.

Recent records from late 2024 show recurring plumbing issues, with at least two sewage back-up incidents reported from the side sewer vent in December 2024, and multiple reports of garbage and debris, including hazardous waste, between June and December 2024. The building underwent dry rot repairs beneath the stucco in 2011, and historical records indicate reroofing work was performed in 1995. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, with no active violations since 2006. Recent maintenance history suggests attention to both structural and safety improvements, though the recurring sewer issues may indicate an ongoing infrastructure challenge.