7630 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 19-unit, 3-story apartment building at 7630 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, built in 1958, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various challenges over the years. Most recently, in May 2024, the building began a fire alarm system upgrade costing $67,896 to install new manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and low-frequency audibles in all units, with the control panel to be monitored through advanced technology. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 2) and achieved Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating improved seismic safety.

Historical maintenance efforts include the legalization of an unwarranted ground floor unit in 2015, kitchen and bathroom upgrades in multiple units (notably Unit #305 in 2016), and significant infrastructure improvements such as dual-pane window replacement (2006) and roof replacement (2006). The property has experienced various safety and habitability issues, particularly related to fire safety and maintenance. A notable pattern of concerns emerged between 2003-2004 regarding fire escape maintenance, lighting, combustible storage, and egress access, which were subsequently resolved.

More recent violations include a December 2023 citation for sleeping area requirements (currently open), and 2018 violations for exits/fire escapes and alarm system maintenance that were abated. The building has faced several tenant-related challenges, including multiple complaints about clutter and hoarding in Unit 104 (most recently in October 2024), and past issues with water damage and mold (2011-2012). Infrastructure maintenance shows a history of attention to fire safety systems, with multiple upgrades to sprinklers, alarms, and other safety features. Recent complaints (2024) have primarily concerned exterior issues such as garbage and debris, with the most recent fire safety concern involving a citation for sleeping area requirements in December 2023.