562 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 562 6th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by Shirley Ng Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1965. Most recently, in January 2024, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades including the installation of an addressable fire alarm system, wireless communicator, and low-frequency horns in residential sleeping areas, bringing the building into compliance with current fire codes at a cost of $34,623. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) to enhance seismic safety, having spent approximately $100,000 on this essential improvement.

Other significant historical maintenance includes reroofing work performed in both 2005 and 1993, though concerns about heavy materials during the 2005 roofing project were raised by tenants. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with multiple complaints recorded between 2006 and 2022, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected," including a recent 2022 incident that was promptly addressed. In 2004-2005, the property faced several housing-related violations, primarily concerning water damage and heating issues, though these were all abated by December 2004.

The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2003 and 2016, and while there were some security concerns in 2004 regarding an unsecured front door, this was resolved within a week. The property has maintained active compliance with local fire and building codes, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and the completion of the soft-story retrofit. Recent records show minimal resident complaints or violations, with only three 311 calls recorded in the past 15 years, primarily concerning parking issues, and no fire incidents resulting in civilian injuries.