160 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 160 Central Avenue is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Sarah E Breivis. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work filed in March 2021 involving the replacement of an existing carport with a two-car garage, installation of a new deck on top of the garage, and replacement of exterior wood stairs to the second-floor owner's unit, with an estimated cost of $50,000. Earlier improvements include reroofing completed in 2015 ($8,500) and a significant electrical renovation in 2005 that included new heaters and lighting fixtures.

The building has a documented history of violations and complaints, particularly in 2001 and 2006, when it was cited for various safety issues including the need for a central alarm system, self-closing devices on exterior doors, and maintenance of the fire escape drop ladder. All these violations were subsequently abated by 2006. The property has also had some maintenance work performed in 1991, including termite repair and plaster restoration, as well as roof work.

Recent building activity has been primarily focused on exterior improvements, particularly the garage and deck modifications approved through a variance process. The area surrounding the building has experienced numerous municipal service calls in 2024, primarily relating to street cleaning, graffiti removal, and illegal parking issues, though these external matters do not directly reflect on the building's condition. The most recent reported issues involve garbage and debris removal, and graffiti cleanup, with all cases being resolved through appropriate municipal channels. The property's last recorded routine apartment house inspection was in 2006, with no subsequent violations or compliance issues noted in recent years, suggesting that the building has maintained regulatory compliance in terms of safety and habitability standards.