165-171 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 165-171 Third Avenue, owned by Wpxii LLC, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects over the years. Most notably, between late 2018 and early 2019, substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades were completed, including the installation of four tankless water heaters, a new water main, and extensive electrical system improvements comprising new wiring, fixtures, and smoke detectors.

In 2017, a significant interior renovation was completed, expanding a second-floor unit into ground floor storage space and adding a new bathroom, though an earlier attempt to add a new unit at the first floor was withdrawn in 2016. The building has experienced recurring issues with its back staircase, with multiple repairs and replacements documented from 1983 to 2010 due to dry rot and structural instability, including a major repair in 2010 that cost $51,000.

The property underwent routine safety inspections in 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2015, with some concerns about electrical and appliance issues noted in a 2010 complaint that were promptly addressed. Recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing in 2009 and the addition of vinyl siding to the back walls in 1991. The most recent building-related issues appear to be primarily external, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding pavement defects, lighting, and debris, though these are street-related concerns rather than building-specific issues.