700 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story, 8-unit apartment building at 700 31st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Robin Nancy Won Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1928 and has undergone numerous maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in August 2024, the building received significant fire safety improvements with the installation of additional notification appliances throughout all units' sleeping areas, completing compliance upgrades to the fire alarm system.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues related to its exterior elements, with multiple addresses to dry rot repairs, window replacements, and facade improvements. Notable recent exterior work includes the 2022 renovation of the south facade involving window trim waterproofing and stucco molding upgrades, and a 2016 project to replace south-side windows with historically accurate wooden units. The building's safety systems have been a continuing focus, with multiple fire system upgrades including a 2021 control panel replacement and smoke detector installation, though it's worth noting that the current fire alarm system operates without supervision as there is no sprinkler system installed.

Various building violations were addressed and abated in 2001 related to fire safety requirements, including egress obstruction, fire escape maintenance, and fire proofing materials, suggesting that the building has a history of addressing safety compliance issues. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern sidewalk maintenance issues related to tree root lifting, indicating some ongoing infrastructure challenges around the building's perimeter. The property has experienced several fire alarm activations, though these have consistently been determined to be either false alarms or due to system malfunctions, with no recorded civilian injuries from these incidents.