143-145 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 143-145 Central Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Benjamin Butler. The building has undergone several significant maintenance updates over the years, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2010 costing over $7,500, which involved installing ten new vinyl windows with an improved U-value of 0.38-0.45 at the rear of the building.

Earlier maintenance work included the installation of bathing fixtures in the basement in 1993 and termite remediation work that same year. The building experienced multiple health and safety concerns in the early 2000s, particularly in 2001, when several violations were documented including lead paint hazards, damaged ceilings, floor covering issues, and electrical hazards with exposed wires at doorways. These violations were officially abated by June 2001.

More recent concerns include a 2019 complaint about possible un-permitted living space and short-term rental activity, and a 2013 complaint regarding an un-permitted plywood barricade affecting light and ventilation to a neighboring lobby. The property has also faced multiple parking and street maintenance issues in recent years, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2021-2024, primarily regarding sidewalk parking, garbage, and cleaning needs. A notable planning record from 2018 indicates a complaint about tourist activity and Airbnb usage at the property, resulting in a host certificate revocation.