1252 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The Fong Family Trust-owned 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1252 2nd Ave in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2015, including the installation of shear walls and moment frames, and additional structural upgrades were performed in January 2016 with the installation of new ground feeder cable. The building's seismic safety measures were further reinforced with anchor bolts installed in December 1992, achieving Tier 3 Soft Story compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly evident in multiple routine housing inspections. A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2005-2010, including security concerns (missing deadlatch locks and self-closing devices), building maintenance issues (damaged plaster ceiling, fiberglass roofing panel repairs, and interior wall repairs), and safety hazards related to combustible storage and lead paint. These violations were generally addressed and abated, with records showing compliance by 2012. More recent building systems upgrades include a 100-gallon water heater installation in 2012 and various electrical improvements.

The building has experienced two fire safety incidents (in 2006 and a smoke scare in 2022) with no reported civilian injuries, and a 2005 lead paint violation was recorded and subsequently addressed. Recent external issues noted through 311 calls primarily relate to street-level concerns, including sidewalk blockages, garbage, and debris, though there are some infrastructure maintenance items such as a missing side sewer vent cover. The most recent routine building inspection was conducted in 2022, and while there are no active violations on record, the building has a history of maintenance and safety compliance challenges that have generally been addressed through regular inspections and permitted improvements. The property has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including reroofing (1999), terrazzo steps repairs (2008), and various electrical and plumbing upgrades.