626 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 12-unit apartment building at 626 33rd Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Edith Y W Wong, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in May 2024, the building received a fire alarm system upgrade including a new fire panel, low-frequency horns in units, and a wireless radio monitor, with these improvements confirmed in both building and electrical permits. The building has demonstrated compliance with important seismic safety requirements, having completed a soft-story retrofit in 2016 that included the installation of shear walls and special moment frames at a cost of $50,000.

Past maintenance records show attention to structural elements, including the replacement of rotted rear wood stairs in 2015 and a gas line repair in Apartment 11 in 2010. The building has experienced recurring fire system issues, with three fire alarm-related complaints in recent years (2024, 2021, and 2017) and a fire violation in 2021 regarding alarm system maintenance, though this was subsequently abated. Historical records from 2000 through 2008 show multiple fire safety violations that were addressed within reasonable timeframes, including issues with fire sprinklers, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape maintenance, all of which were properly abated.

The property has undergone various plumbing upgrades, including a significant repiping project in 2008 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations and new water service. A concerning incident occurred in July 2016 involving reports of white dust potentially containing asbestos debris, though this complaint was marked as not active. Recent history shows frequent parking issues on-site, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2021 and 2023, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.