553 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 553 29th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Kang Kyonshill Connie Est O, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues since its construction in 1966. Most notably, there are currently two open fire violations from December 2024 regarding the alarm system maintenance and UL certificate records, and the building recently received a violation for operating without proper permits related to its alarm system.

While the property has seen various unit improvements, including a $30,000 kitchen upgrade in Unit #1 and a $12,000 bathroom remodel in Unit #3, these renovations have sometimes been accompanied by complaints about unauthorized work, as evidenced by an active building complaint from April 2021. The building's infrastructure and safety systems have received attention over the years, with a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2018 and related electrical work in 2021 to meet updated safety codes. However, there have been recurring issues with the fire alarm system, including violations in 2021 and more recent citations in 2024.

The property has experienced occasional maintenance challenges, such as a sewage backup in October 2021, and multiple parking enforcement issues, with numerous citations issued for driveway blocking between 2021 and 2023. Historical records show regular upkeep, including a roof replacement in 1999, and various unit-specific improvements have been documented, though some permits from 2017-2021 are marked as expired or remain in an incomplete status. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2011, both of which were resolved.