430-432 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 430-432 31st Avenue property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 2004. The Chen Family Trust is the current owner of this structure, which has experienced several significant events throughout its history.

Most notably, the building suffered a fire incident in April 2024, attributed to a dryer fire on the second floor, which caused damage to the garage area and triggered fire safety violations that were ultimately abated by January 2025. In response to this incident, two permits were issued in August 2024 for insulation, drywall, flooring, and finishes work with a value of $45,000 to address the damage. The building's construction history dates back to 1999 when it was built as a replacement for a single-family dwelling, with work including complete electrical installation (250A service, lighting, outlets, and switches) and garage door motor installation.

During the early 2000s, it received proper electrical and fire safety features, including fully implemented fire sprinklers to NFDA 13 standards, though some related permits from 2002 appear as expired. Since its construction, the property has generated multiple parking-related complaints, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, with several citations issued between 2021 and 2024. While these parking issues and occasional utility vehicle complaints are noteworthy, the most significant event on record remains the 2024 fire incident and its subsequent repairs, which required compliance with new fire safety monitoring requirements.