642-644 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story multi-family residential building at 642-644 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, built in 1913 and containing three units, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance events over its history. The property underwent various improvements in the 1980s, including a code compliance project in 1985 and a proposed addition and alteration, with construction activity spanning from 1982 to 1987. Of particular concern were three routine safety inspections conducted in 2002, 2006, and 2011 that revealed multiple safety issues requiring attention.

The 2006 inspection identified problems with loose boards and missing handrails on the back stairs, while the 2011 inspection noted concerns about combustible storage that required remedial action. Although these violations were eventually abated, they indicate historical maintenance challenges. More recently, the building has experienced recurring issues with blocked driveways, with ten parking enforcement requests made between 2023 and 2024, resulting in several citations being issued.

The most recent building-related activity was a garbage and debris complaint in October 2024 that was resolved. The property's permit history shows limited recent activity, with the most recent recorded permit being for reroofing work from 1992, though this permit is now expired. While there have been no active building violations or complaints in recent years, the pattern of parking enforcement requests suggests ongoing challenges with access to the property.