196-198 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 196-198 15th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, built in 1917 and currently owned by Tedeschi Andres B. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced several regulatory challenges over the past several years. Most notably, in 2021, there were serious violations involving unauthorized removal of interior finishes, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, including sistered joist modifications to the third floor.

These violations, initially documented in February 2021, were eventually abated in December 2022 through various permits and compliance measures. In 2016, there was another compliance issue regarding expired permits for kitchen and bathroom renovations, which was addressed in 2018. The building has seen substantial improvements to its systems and living spaces, including multiple HVAC installations (furnaces in 2021 and 2022), comprehensive bathroom and kitchen renovations in both units, and significant electrical and plumbing upgrades.

These renovations have included the installation of new water heaters, shower pans, electrical service upgrades, and various kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Historical maintenance records show that the building underwent reroofing work in 2003. Recent activity on the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and address of municipal service requests, including several cases of street cleaning and parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area between 2024-2025. While most recent building permits have been properly completed and closed, the property's history indicates a pattern of work being performed without the necessary permits, though more recent construction activities have generally followed proper procedures with the acquisition of appropriate permits and inspections.