600 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The six-unit multi-family residential building at 600 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Alice J Swanson Living Trust, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant updates and maintenance activities over the past decades. Most recently, in November 2024, the building completed a domestic hot water and storage tank replacement. The property has faced multiple safety compliance issues, most notably in 2017 when an annual routine inspection revealed several violations including the need for fire door closers, carbon monoxide detectors, and stair repairs, all of which were addressed by August 2017.

Previous major maintenance included a complete re-roofing project in 2016 costing $47,700, though an earlier roofing permit from 1994 had expired. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent years, with 311 calls in 2024 reporting a sewage backup from the side sewer vent and multiple parking-related issues. There is also ongoing attention required for fire safety systems; a 2021 permit application for a new fire alarm system was cancelled.

The property's maintenance history shows regular oversight and response to violations, with the owner addressing the 2017 complaints through necessary repairs, including the reparation of less than 50% of stairs at the back of the property costing $1,400. The building's safety record includes two fire department responses for smoke detector activation and a false alarm, neither resulting in injuries or indication of actual fires. Recent 311 calls in 2024 indicate ongoing external maintenance needs, including reports of garbage and debris removal, parking enforcement requirements, and utility service requests. The property has undergone periodic routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2002, 2010, and 2017, demonstrating regular governmental oversight of building conditions and safety compliance.