789 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 789 6th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, built in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in early 2024, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements at a cost of $19,040. In 2023, permits were issued for the installation of two additional dwelling units (ADUs) within the existing first-floor parking and storage area.

The building has also completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting (as a Tier 3 property) in 2017, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2019-2022 related to blocked exits, fire extinguisher maintenance, and alarm systems, though most of these have been corrected. Historical violations from 2002-2004 revealed several fire safety concerns including egress obstructions, combustible storage issues, and problems with exterior stairs, which were addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements.

Unit-specific improvements include a completed kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2022. The property has maintained active compliance with housing inspections, though periodic issues with waste management and general building maintenance have been recorded through 311 calls, with the most recent complaints in 2023 related to street cleaning and landscaping. While the building's historical records show periods of concern regarding fire safety and general maintenance, recent improvements to the fire alarm system and ongoing ADU development suggest active management and upgrading of the property's infrastructure.