519 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 519 28th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district, owned by Artal Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $120,000, addressing important seismic safety requirements.

Recent fire safety improvements include the installation of new fire alarm systems in 2024, costing $23,500, featuring upgraded devices and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current code requirements. The building has a documented history of fire safety violations in 2002, related to combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, and sprinkler requirements, though all these issues were promptly resolved within a month. Earlier improvements include the replacement of 18 windows in 1993, and two street space permits were issued in 2018.

The building's recent maintenance record suggests active management attention to safety compliance, with no currently active violations or complaints. The soft-story retrofit program, classified as Tier 3, is listed as complete with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, confirming the building's compliance with current seismic safety standards. A 311 call regarding hazardous materials (glass) on the street near the property in 2018 was resolved with no findings of concern.