1336-1338 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 1336-1338 Lake Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1941 and currently owned by Mike Chiang. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a substantial renovation in 2016-2017 that added a gym room, sun room, and new bathroom facilities on the ground floor ($50,000 project cost). Important maintenance work has been performed, including termite remediation in 2013 addressing dry rot issues at the rear stairs and right front sheeting ($3,000), a complete reroofing project in 2011 ($17,850), and a sewer line replacement in 2011.

The building's electrical system was upgraded in 2003 with the installation of a 100-amp sub-panel and service ground rod. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, most notably with its sewer system, as evidenced by two sewage backup incidents in 2016 and 2021 (both involving 4-inch vents). There have also been two documented tree-related issues in 2020, where trees were reported as damaging the property and hitting windows. The building's location has faced intermittent parking challenges, with multiple incidents of blocked driveways resulting in citations between 2020 and 2022, though these are external matters not directly related to the building's condition.

The property maintains good compliance with city requirements, with no recorded planning code complaints or violations, and all recent improvements have been carefully documented through proper permitting channels. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and improvements by the owner, with most major systems being updated or replaced in the past decade. The 2016-2017 renovation particularly stands out as a significant enhancement to the property's amenities, though it's important to note that the planning approval specifies the new spaces (gym and sun room) as common areas for both dwelling units rather than private spaces. The property's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure issues such as roofing, sewer systems, and wood damage repair, though prospective tenants should be aware of the building's age and the occasional need for similar maintenance work that can arise in older structures.