420 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 20-unit, three-story apartment building at 420 29th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 2011 and is currently owned by St Peters Supportive Housing. The building has experienced several significant fire safety issues over recent years, with the most recent violations occurring in December 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance, and December 2023 concerning sleeping area requirements, both of which have since been abated. The building's fire safety systems were initially installed during construction in 2010-2011, including a fire alarm system, fire sprinklers throughout all floors, and evacuation maps on each floor.

However, there have been recurring issues with the alarm systems, as evidenced by a violation recorded in February 2017, which was corrected. The building's mechanical systems have undergone various improvements, including the installation of two hot water boilers in 2018 (though initially installed without proper permits), two new Lochinvar boilers in 2013, and radiant heating for the entire building in 2011. Additional sustainable features were incorporated during construction, including six solar water collectors on the roof and a 360-gallon storage tank in the basement mechanical room.

The building experienced a construction-related complaint in 2010 regarding an unexpected height difference between the north and south sides, though this was quickly abated within one day. A review of street-level concerns shows multiple reports of general cleaning issues and illegal postings between 2018 and 2021, mostly involving street cleaning and waste management, which were all resolved. Recent fire safety system maintenance activities have continued, with audio tests conducted in April 2024 for all bedrooms and studio units, though this work was performed under a fire-only permit. The building's most recent fire system violations from 2023-2024 have been officially abated, suggesting current compliance with fire safety requirements, though the pattern of recurring fire system issues suggests ongoing attention to this aspect of building maintenance may be necessary.