55 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 55 Fair Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by the Jonathan Chan Family Trust, has undergone significant safety improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1960. Most notably, between 2018 and 2020, the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system on the first floor with monitoring capabilities, water-flow switches, and a fire alarm panel. The property underwent a substantial soft-story retrofit in 2018 to improve seismic resilience, and in the same year, a previously unpermitted ground floor unit behind the garage was legalized at a cost of $140,000.

Additional major improvements include a new stucco installation in 2019, electrical upgrades including a 60-amp house panel replacement in 2021, and various plumbing works such as sewer repairs and water main replacement in 2020. Historical records show that the building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues in the past, particularly in 2007 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with fire extinguishers, hot water heater seismic bracing, and damaged ceilings. These violations were all abated by April 2008. The building has had some plumbing and electrical system updates over the years, including furnace installations and comprehensive rewiring in Unit 3 completed in 2014.

Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street and sidewalk cleaning issues, with several reports of garbage, debris, and human waste on the street, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, as evidenced by the numerous permits and inspections on record. Recent improvements focus on safety and building systems upgrades, while historical violations and complaints generally relate to conditions that have since been resolved. The building's documented history shows a pattern of ongoing investment in structural integrity and safety systems, particularly in the areas of seismic retrofitting and fire safety compliance.