415 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 415 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by H L Hom Ltd Partnership, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic upgrade for its soft-story configuration in 2015, representing a $50,000 investment in structural safety. Recent maintenance includes the replacement of a wall heater in September 2024, though an electrical permit for Ufer installation from 2015 has since expired.

The building experienced a cluster of serious safety violations in late 2004, including issues with smoke detectors, emergency exits, dilapidated siding, fire extinguishers, and lead paint hazards - though all these violations were abated by January 2005. Regular safety inspections were conducted in 2001, 2004, and 2015, with the most recent routine safety inspection not showing any active violations. The property has experienced ongoing concerns with the surrounding area, particularly visible in numerous 311 calls between 2024 and 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris, including multiple reports of human waste or urine.

These external challenges appear to be less about the building's condition and more about neighborhood cleanliness issues. A documented gas leak incident occurred at the property, though it resulted in no civilian injuries. The building's most recent soft-story seismic work has been classified as complete with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. While the property has had its share of maintenance and safety issues in the past, recent records suggest regular attention to building systems, with no active interior safety violations on record at present.