695 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 695 48th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, built in 1960, has undergone several significant improvements and faced notable challenges over the years. Most recently, a $57,000 soft-story retrofit was completed in 2016, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with fire safety and maintenance, particularly evident in 2012 when violations were recorded for fire escape maintenance, documentation, and inspection access, along with electrical system concerns.

Multiple apartment renovations have been completed over the years, including kitchen remodels in units #1 and #4 (2009, 2004) and window replacements in 2012, though some of these improvements generated complaints about unpermitted work. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including water heater installation (2014), electrical upgrades, and various repairs. Notable older records from 1996 indicate structural maintenance work was required, including the replacement of rusted steel columns at the garage entrance and reroofing.

Several violations have been promptly addressed, with most being marked as "not active" after resolution. Recent history (2020-2023) shows primarily routine municipal service calls regarding street maintenance and cleaning, with no major building-specific complaints recorded during this period. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, indicating it has completed the necessary seismic retrofit work.