1814 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1814 22nd Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Eileen Lin Wong Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced serious challenges since its construction in 1951. The most critical event in its recent history was a substantial fire on October 14, 2016, that caused significant damage to Units 1 and 2, as well as smoke and water damage to other units and common areas, rendering the building temporarily uninhabitable. Following the fire, the building underwent major renovations including a seismic retrofit as a mandatory soft-story building, completed in 2016 at a cost of $110,000.

In 2017-2018, comprehensive renovations were performed across all five units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and installation of new safety features such as smoke detectors. The building has an active soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3) with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. More recently, there have been recurring maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding fire safety systems.

Between 2021 and 2024, multiple violations and complaints have been documented related to fire extinguishers, sprinkler/standpipe systems, exit maintenance, and electrical systems, though these were generally corrected within a reasonable timeframe. The building's external environment has faced various challenges as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls (in late 2024) regarding parking violations, sidewalk issues, and waste management concerns, indicating ongoing maintenance requirements in the surrounding area. The property has also demonstrated a pattern of routine inspections and maintenance, with several significant upgrades including seismic retrofitting, window replacements, and comprehensive unit renovations, suggesting active management of the building's structural and safety systems.