570 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 570 5th Ave in the Inner Richmond is a two-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by Yue Living Trust. Significant recent improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (as required for Tier 3 buildings) at a cost of $70,000, which addresses seismic safety concerns. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past decade, with the most substantial cluster of violations occurring in 2016 when multiple compliance notices were issued regarding weather proofing, interior painting, security devices, smoke detection systems, water damage, lead paint concerns, and plumbing issues.

These violations, along with complaints of heating problems, broken windows, and pest issues, were ultimately abated by August 2019. The building has undergone various maintenance projects including reroofing in 2010 and compliance-related work in 2016 involving removal of specific fixtures per housing department requirements. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in 2020 with sewer problems that required multiple service calls and repairs.

The property has experienced regular fire safety inspections, with alarm system and extinguisher issues being corrected in 2021 and 2024, as well as a roof access problem that was addressed in 2010. Recent external service calls in 2023/2024 have primarily concerned general cleaning and waste management issues, with an open case regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk. The building's history also includes a possible illegal unit investigation in 2015 and various routine safety inspections, with many older complaints showing resolution within a reasonable timeframe.