500 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 39-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 500 36th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, built in 1939 and currently owned by Three Rivers Real Estate, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades over the past few years. Most notably, in August 2020, the property completed a $25,000 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements, including sprinkler monitoring, followed by a similar electrical fire alarm installation in February 2020. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, evidenced by multiple fire complaints and violations between 2017 and September 2024, though most have been promptly corrected.

A concerning incident occurred in 2004 when multiple fire escape and smoke enclosure door issues were identified and later abated. Historically, the building has faced various structural and maintenance challenges, including emergency floor joist repairs in 2003, termite and rot damage repairs in 1986, and several failed permit applications for window and roof work in 1998-1999. The property's electrical infrastructure has seen significant improvements, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2008.

Recent 311 calls from 2020 to 2023 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as graffiti, parking complaints, and waste management, rather than building-specific problems. While there have been two documented gas leak and system malfunction incidents recorded by fire services, neither resulted in civilian injuries. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, though the recurring nature of fire system issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining current safety regulations.