442 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 442 2nd Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Jang Henry Hin Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. Other major renovations include reroofing projects in 1989 and 2011, and window replacements in 1996.

Recent building maintenance issues were documented in 2019, including concerns about peeling paint, weatherproofing on siding, and potential lead hazards, though these violations were officially abated in August 2024. The property has seen various infrastructure updates, including furnace and gas piping work in 2017-2018. The building's recent history has shown some concerning patterns, particularly regarding moisture issues, with a January 2024 complaint about mold and mildew.

There have also been multiple street-related service calls near the property in 2024, including manhole cover issues. The property underwent a routine inspection in 2004 and has faced occasional graffiti and sidewalk parking issues as documented in 2019. While most of the building's violations and complaints have been resolved, the presence of moisture-related issues and the relatively recent timeline of exterior maintenance violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the completion of major safety-related improvements, such as the seismic retrofit, indicates attention to fundamental building safety requirements.