801 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 801 28th Avenue in Central Richmond, owned by Litke Properties Inc, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1928. Most notably, the building completed a seismic soft-story retrofit in 2018 (with some additional modifications in 2018), achieving Tier 2 status and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion.

Recent maintenance work includes stair repairs due to minor wood rot in 2022, though this was initially the subject of a complaint regarding unpermitted work that was subsequently resolved. The property has demonstrated ongoing attention to safety systems, with several fire safety improvements including the resolution of issues related to fire alarms and extinguishers in 2022, though a new violation was issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Historical records from the building reveal various maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including electrical upgrades, kitchen renovations, exterior stucco repair, and code compliance updates.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns in the past, with multiple violations regarding fire escape maintenance, gas shutoff tools, and self-closing doors between 2003-2006, though these were all eventually abated. The property has also faced some operational challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls in early 2025 primarily related to driveway blocking issues, and historical complaints in the late 1990s regarding security and maintenance matters. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to building systems, including roofing work, smoke detector replacements, and plumbing repairs, with most recent fire-related incidents being attributed to system malfunctions rather than actual emergencies.