771 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 771 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Yu Hsun Ming & Hao Hsiao Ch, was constructed in 1918 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2020, the building received a fire alarm system upgrade including low-frequency sounders, radio, and monitoring for $12,000, with the work now properly completed under both building and electrical permits.

The property is classified as a Tier 3 Soft-Story building, and the required seismic retrofitting work was completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, including a 2016 complaint about lack of hot water and gas service, and multiple building violations in 2010-2011 related to security, fire safety, and general maintenance, all of which were abated by July 2011.

Substantial improvements have been made to address these issues, including a soft level retrofit in 2016, gas service repairs, and various plumbing updates including a house trap replacement in 2011. The building has a documented history of addressing structural and safety concerns, such as a 1996 stair and decking repair, 1988 stucco replacement, and multiple unit improvements including a 2006 kitchen and bath remodel in Unit #1. The property maintains active compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrades and successful completion of the soft-story retrofit requirements.