626 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 626 Church Street, owned by the Ramezzano Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant safety and improvement upgrades since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in September 2023, the building received a fire alarm system replacement and mandatory horn upgrades to comply with current fire codes, though a violation was issued in September 2023 related to the alarm system maintenance which was subsequently abated in October 2023. The property has demonstrated commitment to seismic safety through completion of a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2014, which was achieved at a cost of $30,000.

Other notable improvements include a complete reroofing in 2008 ($20,000), installation of aluminum windows in 1986, and historical street space permits from 2004 and 2006. The building's maintenance record shows attention to code compliance, though there have been periods requiring multiple repairs and improvements. In 2018, the property underwent a routine inspection that revealed several issues including mold, unauthorized bedroom modifications, and heating problems, all of which were resolved within approximately 30 days.

Earlier, in 2001, the building faced multiple violations related to fire safety and structural elements including stairs repairs, fire proofing, and self-closing doors, which were all abated by July 2001. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents - a gas leak, an unintentional detector activation, and a malicious false alarm - none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent history shows ongoing parking-related challenges in the vicinity, with multiple reports of blockage incidents between 2022 and 2024, though these are external to the building's operations. The property has maintained regular inspections and responded to most identified issues, with the most recent being the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade demonstrating compliance with current safety standards.