505-509 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The multi-family residential building at 505-509 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Frances Chiu, is a two-story structure built in 1904 comprising three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2019 at a cost of $7,000, window replacements in 2004, and structural repairs to an exterior landing in 2003.

A series of building violations were recorded in April 2003 related to fire safety, including issues with smoke detectors, emergency exits, flammable storage under stairs, and gas utility shutoff requirements, though all of these violations were abated by May 16, 2003. The building has been subject to regular routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2010, and 2016, with no active violations currently on record. Recent activity around the property mostly consists of municipal services addressing external issues, including tree maintenance, sidewalk cleaning, and garbage removal.

The most recent 311 calls, dating from 2023-2024, have primarily involved external matters such as parking violations, street cleaning, and a tree maintenance request. Historical improvements to the property include the installation of vinyl siding in 1998, indicating ongoing maintenance of the building's exterior. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing maintenance issues promptly, with all known violations having been resolved in a timely manner.