5450 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 5450 Fulton Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Hwang Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, which included the installation of new moment frames and shearwalls to meet seismic safety requirements, representing a $100,000 investment in building safety. Additional recent improvements include the installation of new laundry facilities in 2017, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed, though these permits have since expired.

The building has experienced several regulatory inspections and violations over its history, with the most serious issues occurring in 2002-2003, when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including improper combustible storage and fire extinguisher issues. These violations were all abated by February 10, 2003. A subsequent routine inspection in 2012 raised concerns about inspection procedures and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these issues were also resolved relatively quickly.

Between 2024-2025, there have been various 311 calls regarding the property and surrounding area, primarily related to graffiti, garbage, and debris issues, all of which have been addressed and closed by the relevant authorities. While these exterior maintenance issues have been relatively minor, they suggest ongoing vigilance is required for property upkeep. The building's most recent major structural work, the soft-story retrofit, indicates compliance with current seismic safety standards, though it's worth noting that some older permits (for roofing work in 2007 and 1992) are no longer active.