431 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 15-unit apartment building at 431 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, built in 1964 and currently owned by the Huang Alice Chou Hsin Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $30,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent building improvements include siding replacement work in 2019 ($5,500) and various repairs to address water-related issues, including a serious dry rot and stucco repair project in 2008 ($45,000). The building has experienced several water-related maintenance issues over the years, including water heater failures in late 2017 resulting in loss of hot water for tenants, and past complaints about leaks and water damage in multiple units. The property has faced multiple fire safety challenges, with several violations and complaints regarding fire escapes, extinguisher maintenance, and alarm systems between 2016 and 2022, though records indicate that these violations were generally corrected promptly.

A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in December 2017, including issues with fire proofing, lighting, smoke enclosures, and safety equipment, all of which were abated by November 2018. The building has also experienced various maintenance issues impacting resident comfort, including elevator problems in 2008, stove malfunctions in 2009, and concerns about old carpeting and bathroom fixtures in 2019. While the building has had multiple fire alarm activations and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department over the years, there have been no civilian injuries or significant fire incidents on record.