717-721 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 717-721 40th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by the Man & Jeng Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1957. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory $75,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017 to enhance seismic safety, and received a Tier 3 soft-story compliance certificate. The property has maintained its systems through regular updates, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2009, water heater strapping in 2008, and window replacements in 2012.

Multiple fire safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent sprinkler system inspection in early 2022 requiring correction of issues but was resolved by March 2022. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, including a significant sequence of violations in 2004 requiring attention to egress, fire sprinklers, stairs, plumbing, and electrical systems, all of which were abated by February 2005. A 2010 complaint highlighted bathroom ceiling/wall damage and an access issue in unit #1, while 2011 involved unauthorized window installation corrections.

More recent concerns include multiple sewer backup incidents in 2020-2023, with the most recent occurrences in January 2023. The property has had one documented tenant buyout in late 2022, with payments totaling $6,342.50 to one tenant. The building's historical record shows regular maintenance and compliance efforts, though some issues have required multiple follow-ups or inspections to resolve.