701 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 701 24th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1955 and is currently owned by Hui Otto. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building in 2020 and previously attempted a soft-story retrofit in 2017 (which was cancelled), demonstrating attention to structural safety improvements. Other major maintenance work includes reroofing in 2018 (completed), electrical system upgrades with a new main service and nine meters in 2012, and historical repairs to address dry rot issues.

The building has experienced multiple tenant health and safety concerns, particularly in recent years. In 2014, a serious complaint was filed regarding lack of basic services in Unit #101, including no heat, malfunctioning locks, water issues, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This was followed by moisture and mold problems documented in 2015-2017, and rodent ingress issues reported in 2017. Multiple building violations were recorded in 2003-2005, including fire safety concerns and stair repairs, and a 2014 violation related to common area metal gate compliance.

More recent complaints in 2020 involved unpermitted work and contractor compliance issues. The property has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, though many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements. The building's location has experienced some neighborhood issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls, particularly regarding street cleaning and encampments, though these are external to the building itself. The property has two recorded fire incidents, both non-injurious and relating to a chemical spill and unrelated alarm malfunction. While some historical violations and complaints have been resolved, including a 2001 concern about illegal rental units and a 1996 issue with an abandoned storage area, the building's maintenance history suggests periodic challenges with maintaining building systems and addressing tenant concerns, particularly regarding water/moisture issues and compliance with safety requirements.