711 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 711 Barneveld Ave in the Portola neighborhood, owned by Phong Van Tien and Kieu Loan Du, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in January 2025, the building is in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and a new fire panel, with associated fire and electrical permits valued at over $37,000.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded in 2001 related to fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and combustible storage, though these were all abated by June 2001. The property has experienced several concerning incidents and compliance issues over the years, including multiple reports of an unauthorized ninth unit between 2012-2013, which was eventually addressed. A health and safety inspection in October 2022 and routine inspections in 2001 and 2004 were conducted, with all issues marked as not active.

The building's structural history shows maintenance work including reroofing in 1990, a storage area alteration in 2000, and kitchen renovations in 2002. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily concerned street cleaning issues, parking violations, and debris removal near the property, though these are external to the building itself. A single fire incident involving contained trash or rubbish was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported.