777-779 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 777-779 Arguello Blvd, owned by Hui Vincent and built in 1969, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decade. Most recently, on February 26, 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade valued at $75,582 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pulls, horn strobes, and sounders in potential sleeping areas.

The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, achieving Tier 2 status with CFC certification, and has maintained various infrastructure upgrades including re-roofing projects in 2015 and 1990, and plumbing improvements such as water heater flue installation in 2015 and a gas line test in 2012. The property has experienced multiple safety-related issues over its history, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023, which remains open. A routine housing inspection in 2014 had identified the need for carbon monoxide alarms, and there were various fire safety concerns in 2004 including issues with fire escape ladders, fire proofing materials, and smoke detectors, though these violations were subsequently abated.

Historical records from the early 2000s show several maintenance concerns including floor covering repairs, wall damage, and emergency exit-related issues, all of which were addressed. The building's maintenance history demonstrates regular attention to structural and safety requirements, with most recent concerns focusing on fire safety systems. Recent 311 calls for the property area have primarily concerned street-level issues such as graffiti and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific problems.