530 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 530 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Judy Seto and built in 1913, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $80,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued in 2023. Between 2002 and 2006, routine inspections revealed multiple safety and maintenance issues that were subsequently resolved, including repairs to fire escape ladders, roof access doors, electrical conduits, and fire safety equipment.

The building had some concerning events in 2021 with a hoarding violation (resolved in 2023) and experienced three false fire alarms. More recent maintenance work included street space permits in 2019, while earlier improvements encompassed bay window reinforcement and window replacement in 2005, and reroofing in 1991. The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, including a sewage backup in 2020, a dirty alleyway complaint in 2015, and various parking enforcement issues on the sidewalk between 2016 and 2024, with the most recent violation resulting in a citation.

Historical records show several routine inspections between 1995 and 2011, revealing various maintenance issues that were generally addressed. The building demonstrated responsiveness to safety concerns, with most violations being promptly abated, though some issues persisted until addressed through subsequent permits and repairs. Recent complaints primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and parking violations rather than building-specific concerns.