173-175 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 1910 multi-family residential building at 173-175 Parker Avenue, owned by Lam-chen Family Trust, is a 3-story flats and duplex structure containing three units. The property has undergone substantial maintenance and improvements over the past few years, with the most recent work being a furnace replacement and new ductwork installation in early 2024 (cost: $25,600). Significant recent improvements include multiple window replacements (eight windows in October 2023 and three windows in August 2023, totaling $15,000), reroofing completed in May 2023 ($31,360), and the installation of a new water heater in April 2023.

In 2022, structural upgrades were completed on the rear popout structure, focusing on the first-floor corner post and floor framing support. The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, with the most notable incident occurring in December 2008 during a routine safety inspection that identified several violations, including the need for seismic bracing of the hot water heater, fire extinguisher recharges, exhaust flue securing, and removal of combustible storage in the garage area. These violations were all promptly abated by February 2009.

A significant proposal for adding dormers and remodeling multiple units (estimated cost: $400,000) was withdrawn in late 2021, though a subsequent dormer and infill project was approved, meeting various zoning requirements. Recent plumbing work includes a completed furnace changeout and water heater replacement, indicating ongoing maintenance of building systems. The property has experienced occasional parking enforcement issues on the sidewalk nearby, with citations issued in 2020 and 2022.