2719 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2719 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by Pamela Soo Hoo Russo, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017 as a Tier 3 Soft Story building, including installation of moment frames, plywood, and other seismic improvements valued at $28,000. The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including a $6,000 railing replacement in 2019, reroofing projects in 2015 ($8,000) and 1995, and substantial structural work in 2010 addressing both dry rot ($10,000) and replacing a rusty steel beam with new supports ($30,000).

Recent safety concerns have centered around the building's fire safety systems, with multiple fire-related complaints and violations recorded between 2015 and 2024. Most recently, in October 2023, there was a violation related to sleeping area requirements, and in May 2024, there was an alarm systems issue that was corrected within three days. The building has experienced periodic maintenance needs, including two sewage discharge incidents from catch basins (December 2024 and January 2025) and ongoing issues with garbage collection and sidewalk maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025, though these appear to be more related to street and sidewalk conditions than building-specific issues.

The building's history includes a significant cluster of fire safety violations in 2002 requiring attention to fire escapes and extinguishers, all of which were abated by October 2002. While the building has generally maintained compliance with building codes through various improvements, the recurring nature of fire system-related complaints suggests an ongoing need for diligent monitoring of safety equipment. The most recent building permit records and fire system checks indicate active management of the property, though residents should remain aware of the building's age and history of structural work, particularly regarding its seismic retrofit status and ongoing fire safety maintenance needs.