1371 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1371 47th Avenue in the Outer Sunset, owned by Chu Paul T F & Fong-chu Chr, has undergone significant improvements and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory Tier 4 soft-story retrofit in late 2016 (cost: $99,800), which included structural improvements such as the relocation of steel moment frames and shear walls, along with new electrical infrastructure in the foundation.

During the same period, the property underwent modifications to its garage access, including the installation and relocation of a new garage door (cost: $4,000) through multiple permits completed between late 2016 and early 2017. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with safety and habitability. As of April 2023, there are several active building violations that require attention, including issues related to smoke detection systems, fire extinguisher maintenance, lead paint compliance, and the condition of fire escape drop ladders.

Earlier concerns have included water damage and potential mold issues (2014), peeling paint inside and outside the building (2012), and various safety violations documented in 2002, including problems with fire escape ladders and gas utility shutoff tools. The most recent inspection in 2023 has highlighted multiple safety and maintenance issues that remain unresolved, though the building has successfully completed important structural improvements such as the soft-story retrofit. Historical records also show attention to security improvements in 1985, suggesting ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the building over time.