720 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 21-unit apartment building at 720 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by the Arlene B Konkoff Living Trust, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft story retrofit in 2014-2015 (Tier 2) costing $60,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent electrical upgrades were completed in March 2024, including the replacement of Federal Pacific main breakers for all 20 units and the house panel, addressing an important safety concern.

The building has experienced various maintenance issues, particularly in the garage area, with documented repairs including water damage repairs to an I-beam in 2012 ($18,000), replacement of wood decay joists and wall studs in 2010 ($8,000), and a plumbing pipe replacement in 2011. The property has a history of fire safety inspections and violations, with the most recent open violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Historical violations in 2003 included various fire safety issues (all abated by September 2003) such as problems with smoke detectors, fire proofing, and emergency exits.

The building's infrastructure has received attention over the years, including reroofing in 1999, vinyl siding installation in 1993, and compliance improvements in 1987. Regular inspections have been conducted, with the most recent routine safety inspection recorded in 2015. The sidewalk adjacent to the property has been documented as needing repair, with a significant defect reported in August 2023, though this falls under city infrastructure maintenance. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to both structural and safety improvements, with most historical violations having been resolved, though some recent fire safety issues remain open as of late 2023.