1253 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1253 16th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Lim Family Trust, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant modifications and experienced various safety-related issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $65,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. This retrofit was part of a Tier 3 program, and according to the most recent records, the work was completed and a Certificate of Final Completion was issued.

The building has faced recurring safety and maintenance challenges over the years. In 2001, multiple violations were documented, including issues with fire escape drop ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstructions, and security requirements, all of which were subsequently abated. In 2019-2020, there were complaints regarding compliance with the soft-story retrofit requirements, including the removal of an earthquake warning placard, though these issues appear to have been resolved by April 2023.

The property has also experienced some maintenance incidents requiring attention to exterior elements, such as a stucco removal project in 1993. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned parking issues, with two documented cases of driveway blocking in 2022 and 2024, as well as a garbage receptacle management issue in 2016. The building's fire incident history shows two recorded events: one false alarm and one contained trash fire, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. While the property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, most recent records indicate that major compliance requirements, such as the soft-story retrofit, have been addressed, though the building has had a recurring pattern of violations that suggests ongoing attention to safety and maintenance requirements has been necessary.