454 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 454 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Limsico Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $115,709, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property has experienced recent maintenance issues affecting residents, with complaints in early 2023 regarding malfunctioning appliances, including a garbage disposal and refrigerator, though these complaints are now inactive. A routine safety inspection in 2017 revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including the need for carbon monoxide detectors, fire escape maintenance, fire extinguishers, and gas meter instructions, though these violations were subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history includes various infrastructure improvements, such as reroofing in 1998 and window installation in 1987, as well as street space and sidewalk repairs in 2008 and 2019.

Recent environmental health concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of infestation (September 2024) and general maintenance issues (October 2024), indicating ongoing property maintenance challenges. The building's location has also required attention to external factors, with multiple reports of street cleaning needs between 2020 and 2024, including issues with overgrown trees and sidewalk damage due to tree roots. While the building has met some of its major compliance requirements, including the completion of the soft-story retrofit, the frequency of recent maintenance complaints and environmental health reports suggests continued attention to building systems and maintenance may be necessary.