163 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 163 Central Avenue in Haight Ashbury, owned by Kuen Lee Trust 2007, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, completed in 2017, the building underwent a mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit to improve seismic safety, which cost $65,000 and received a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent renovation work includes a bathroom remodel in Unit 3 in early 2022 (costing $13,500), while an attempted kitchen renovation in Unit 6 in 2016 was cancelled before completion.

The building experienced multiple violations in 2006 related to fire safety and building maintenance issues, including problems with fire proofing, stairs, fire escape ladders, and garbage receptacle placement, though all these violations were abated by November 2006. A concerning complaint was filed in 2018 regarding unpermitted foundation work and inadequate tenant notification, though this case was ultimately marked as not active. Recent records from 2024-2025 show recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with multiple citations issued.

There have also been several 311 calls concerning sidewalk blocking and illegal postings in early 2025. A minor incident involving contained trash or rubbish fire was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported. Historical permits show various maintenance work over the years, including kitchen renovations in 2006, garage modifications in 2004, and reroofing work in 1997, though some of these permits expired without completion. The building's maintenance and improvement history demonstrates ongoing efforts to address both safety requirements and unit modernization, though some recent parking and sidewalk access issues persist.