1371 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 1371 48th Avenue in the Outer Sunset, owned by Mo & Chu Lam 2017 Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2019, though the associated permit had expired.

The property has a documented history of elevator issues, with multiple complaints and service outages between 2019-2024, most recently in May 2024 affecting an 85-year-old tenant regarding heating problems. Between 2022-2023, the building faced several fire safety concerns including blocked exits, combustible materials, and fire escape maintenance issues, though these were generally marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Violated Issued." The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple permit repairs for various issues including a 2009 resolution for window repairs and smoke enclosure doors, as well as several roofing projects in 1988, 1991, and 2003.

Recent records from 2024 indicate ongoing heating system concerns, while previous years have shown persistent problems with elevator service and building security features. The property has had periodic violations requiring attention to fire safety systems, including extinguishers and alarm systems, with most issues being resolved promptly once identified.