890 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 890 34th Ave in the Outer Richmond, constructed in 1960, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 with a special moment frame installation costing $125,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. In 2022, the fire alarm system was upgraded to meet current code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in living areas and bedrooms, at a cost of $17,400.

The building has experienced some concerning maintenance issues, particularly in March 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding deteriorated electrical equipment, with reports of flickering lights, blown circuits, and burning smells. This incident was investigated by Housing Inspection Services and resulted in a subsequent fire complaint related to electrical systems, though it was marked as condition corrected by May 2019. The property has a history of addressing various safety and habitability concerns, with several violations recorded in 2002 related to fire safety equipment and security features, including issues with fire escape ladders, exterior door self-closing devices, and fire extinguisher maintenance – all of which were abated by May 2002.

A plumbing issue was reported and resolved in 2011 regarding a non-draining bathtub. More recently, there has been a pattern of waste management issues in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans requiring attention from Recology, though these are exterior issues not directly related to building habitability. The building has undergone other significant maintenance work including reroofing in 2008 and modifications to the fire alarm system in 2022, indicating active property management and compliance with regulatory requirements.