458 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 458 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lee Raymond B & Lin Mei, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1906. Most notably, Unit E suffered fire damage in 2017, requiring extensive repairs including new drywall, flooring, electrical, and plumbing work, costing approximately $40,000. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

In 2005, there was a serious violation involving unauthorized construction of rear stairs and expansion into the rear yard, which included illegal balconies, decks, and stairs that extended beyond original dimensions. This led to code enforcement action and required the property to address these violations. The building has undergone several important repairs and improvements, including guardrail and stair repairs in 2005, and a complete reroofing in 1993. Multiple inspections and violations regarding lead paint were recorded in 2003, requiring the property owner to address lead hazard concerns.

Recent years have shown relatively few building-specific issues, with most recent complaints involving external matters such as parking and sidewalk cleaning. The property underwent a tenant buyout in 2018, though the reported amount was $0 for one tenant. Regular maintenance work continues to be performed, as evidenced by multiple street space permits and completion of various repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved maintenance and compliance with city regulations in recent years.