5518-5520 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The Wong Trusts-owned multi-family residential building at 5518-5520 California Street, constructed in 1915, is a two-story flats and duplex structure that has undergone significant recent improvements. In 2023, the property completed a comprehensive renovation project valued at $106,637, which included kitchen and bathroom renovations, the addition of a new half-bathroom on the second level, and window replacements on both the front facade and rear of the building.

This work was accompanied by corresponding plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of new lighting, switches, receptacles, and smoke detectors, all of which were properly permitted and completed in May 2023. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with foundation repairs documented in 1991 and reroofing work performed in 1989, though the latter permit expired.

More recent years have seen occasional neighborhood maintenance issues recorded through 311 calls, including reports of abandoned vehicles (which were resolved), street cleaning matters, and some graffiti and lighting concerns in the surrounding area. The property has experienced two fire safety-related incidents - one being a false alarm and another involving a smoke detector activation, neither of which resulted in injuries or actual fires. While the building's exterior maintenance and upgrading activities indicate regular upkeep, the surrounding street has faced typical urban challenges as evidenced by various municipal service calls, most of which have been resolved promptly.