955 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 955 Ocean Avenue in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by David Chui, was constructed in 1957 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its lifetime. The building's most recent major exterior improvement was a re-roofing project completed in 2017 at a cost of $8,800, following a previous re-roofing in 1993. The property has also seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the conversion from overhead to underground electrical service with a 200-amp panel and four meters completed in 2002.

Of particular concern is a significant complaint filed in August 2013 detailing multiple safety and maintenance issues, including problems with working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and water damage on the building's exterior. This complaint noted various safety hazards such as an abandoned car with hazardous materials in the parking area, a pile of fecal matter under the main stairs, and multiple structural and maintenance issues including window mold, water leaks, and deteriorating plaster. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, and most recently in 2013, with various violations noted and subsequently abated. These included issues with fire safety equipment, emergency egress, and general building maintenance.

The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024 primarily related to garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, though these may not directly reflect on the building's interior conditions. The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to major systems, including roofing and electrical infrastructure, though the cluster of violation notices in the early 2000s suggests a period requiring significant code compliance improvements, particularly regarding fire safety systems. The most recent major building permit activity was the 2017 re-roofing project, which indicates some level of ongoing maintenance, though the 2013 complaint suggests there may have been unresolved maintenance and safety concerns at that time. The frequency of recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris suggests ongoing challenges with waste management in the immediate vicinity of the building.