601 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 601 45th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Gin Wayne & Barbara Liv Trust, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, the building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic improvements in 2017 (Tier 3) with a cost of $85,000, followed by reroofing work in 2020 valued at $17,500. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, including a clustered series of fire safety violations and infrastructure problems identified in 2004 (all subsequently abated by September 2004), a hazardous structure report in 2005, and a 2021 plumbing issue involving toilet leaks.

The electrical system received a major upgrade in 2015 with the installation of circuit breakers across all units, replacing outdated fuses. Recent history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety compliance, with most violations and complaints being promptly addressed. The building experienced multiple fire safety inspections between 2012-2022, covering issues such as alarm systems, extinguishers, and electrical systems, all of which were marked as corrected.

There have been no major fire incidents reported, though there were several false alarm activations recorded. External maintenance has been a recurring theme, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street cleaning and garbage issues, though these appear to be routine municipal matters rather than building-specific problems. The building's recent maintenance record suggests active management, with significant capital improvements and prompt response to regulatory requirements.