642 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 642 Precita Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by the David S & May D Araj 2001 Trust, was constructed in 1965 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most concerning is a recurring pattern of fire safety violations, with the most recent cluster of violations occurring in June 2011 related to blocked exits, self-closing doors, and fire escape issues.

Prior fire safety concerns were documented in 2007 (during a routine inspection) regarding fire extinguisher maintenance and exit obstructions, and in 2001 when multiple violations were recorded including problems with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure doors, and egress obstructions. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to structural issues, including a reroofing project initiated in 1998 (though the permit expired) and sidewalk repairs completed in 2004.

More recent complaints from 2018 raised concerns about heating issues, mold, and water quality problems, though these were ultimately marked as "Not Active." The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years (1999, 2001, 2007, and 2010), indicating regular oversight by housing authorities. The most recent building-related incidents appear to be primarily external to the structure itself, including street cleaning and abandoned vehicle complaints as recorded in 2024 311 calls. While many of the historical violations have been marked as "not active" or "closed," the pattern of fire safety violations over multiple years suggests that this has been an ongoing area of concern for the property.