400 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 400 31st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Lee Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance challenges since its construction in 1927. Most recently, in September 2024, the building completed an electrical upgrade in Unit 4, replacing an outdated fuse box with a modern circuit breaker panel and adding new circuits and outlets.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, particularly in 2003 and 2007, when multiple violations were identified related to fire safety, smoke detection, and building maintenance. Notable improvements included repairs to stairs, fire escape ladders, and a 2007 permit for repairing the rear exterior stair landing, rim joists, post, and stringer, as well as addressing various fire and plumbing issues. Recent years have shown ongoing attention to building maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2023 and 2024 primarily related to street cleaning and debris management outside the building.

The property has also been involved in planning discussions regarding its commercial space, with recent approvals for grocery and deli uses on the ground floor, though previous attempts to establish a tobacco paraphernalia display were disapproved. The building's historical records show a pattern of routine inspections and prompt resolution of identified issues, including a fire complaint in 2008 that was marked as condition corrected by December of that year. Recent service calls have generally been resolved promptly, indicating responsive property management.