410 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 14-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 410 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Thomas & Betty Ong Szeto Re, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1964. Most notably, recent improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 at a cost of nearly $49,800 to comply with current fire codes, and a $28,000 re-roofing project completed in October 2024. The building has demonstrated a commitment to seismic safety, having completed a mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2015 at a cost of $85,000.

Historical maintenance records show attention to various building systems, including window replacements and stucco repairs in 2012. The building has experienced periodic fire safety issues, particularly between 2005 and 2018, with multiple complaints and violations related to fire alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems, though most were promptly corrected or found to have no merit. A significant cluster of violations in 2006-2001 included issues with self-closing doors, combustible storage, egress obstructions, and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The most recent fire complaint indicating blocked exits in late 2021 was closed with "No Merit." Building inspection records show regular routine inspections, with the last known complaint in 2018 regarding unpermitted construction work. The property has maintained active compliance with housing inspections and has completed all required seismic retrofitting as part of San Francisco's mandatory program for Tier 3 buildings. Recent 311 calls have primarily involved external issues such as garbage, debris, and parking concerns, with no direct impact on resident safety or building systems.