565-567 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The two-unit residential building at 565-567 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Benson D. Wong, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades, with the most recent concerns occurring in 2022 and 2020.

In February 2022, there was a heating system failure, and in January 2020, there was a violation related to improper handling of lead paint during maintenance work. A cluster of violations was documented in March 2009, including problems with heating, water damage, interior surfaces, and lead paint concerns, which were all officially abated by February 2010. The building has undergone various improvements and repairs, including the removal of a wooden utility ladder in 2009 (costing $500), replacement of a wall heater (2009), and historical renovations such as a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 1989.

Recent external issues have been recorded through 311 calls, with multiple reports in 2024 regarding street cleaning, garbage, and sidewalk maintenance, though these are not directly related to building conditions. There are currently two open cases from August 2024 regarding encampments and a damaged sewer vent cover, and one open case from December 2024 concerning a manhole cover issue. While the building has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and interior surfaces, most historical violations have been resolved, with the most recent documented building-related issues being several years old. The property is currently subject to various external environmental conditions typical of urban settings, as evidenced by the 311 calls, though these are primarily street-level concerns rather than building-related issues.