534 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 534 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1963 and is currently owned by Stephen Wong Taklam. The building has undergone several significant retrofits and repairs over the years, most notably completing its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $75,000, which addressed important earthquake safety concerns.

However, as of May 2024, there remains an open fire violation related to the alarm system maintenance that was issued in April 2024. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over its history, including termite damage remediation in 2001 ($7,900), bathroom floor dry rot repairs in 2001 ($4,800), and reroofing work completed in 1999. The property has faced multiple fire safety compliance issues, particularly in 2003 and 2019-2022, when violations were noted regarding fire extinguisher requirements and fire proofing materials - though these were ultimately resolved.

Recent 311 complaints indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, including reports of overgrown trees (2024), while historical complaints from 2009 documented sewer issues and 2012 noted graffiti problems. A fire alarm system violation was issued in April 2024, though the building's overall soft story work has received completion certification with a Conditional Final Certificate (CFC) issued, indicating most seismic safety requirements have been met. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance work, particularly relating to fire safety systems and exterior maintenance.