359 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 359 21st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Barbara Ann Lee, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent improvements include a November 2023 upgrade to the fire alarm system, which involved installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with the new fire alarm control panel. The building has a documented history of building maintenance issues, including a 2015 repair of ground floor exterior siding and framing, and a notable incident in 2017 involving mold concerns in a ground floor unit that prompted tenant complaints and third-party testing.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street space maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, including furniture and electronics, with the most recent calls occurring between December 2023 and August 2024. There have also been several parking-related complaints in 2024 regarding driveway blocking, which were addressed by parking enforcement. While the building's structural integrity has been addressed through the soft-story retrofit and fire safety improvements, the recent pattern of street cleaning and parking enforcement issues suggests ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and neighborhood interaction.