215-217 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 215-217 19th Avenue is a two-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1916 and currently owned by the Wing & Julie Owyoung Trust, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant renovations and faced some maintenance challenges over the years. In 2005, both units received extensive updates including the replacement of 15 windows, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and electrical upgrades totaling approximately $25,000 in improvements.

The building encountered notable issues in March 2017 when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with lead-based paint, floor coverings, damaged kitchen walls, and the absence of proper smoke detectors in bedrooms, though these violations were abated by April 2017. The property has a documented history of heating system problems, with three separate complaints about inadequate heat filed between 2012 and 2013, including instances of a single heating appliance in use and electrical issues when supplemental heaters were employed. Recent activity at the property primarily consists of municipal service calls, particularly regarding garbage overflow, with multiple such incidents reported between October and November 2023.

The most recent building-related permits on file are from 2014 for street space usage. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements, including a complete reroofing in 1989 (though this permit is listed as expired). In late 2022, there was a tenant buyout at a neighboring property (209 19th Avenue) involving two tenants and a payment of $22,400, though this is outside the subject property's address. The building's location has seen typical urban issues as recorded in 311 calls, including parking violations and sidewalk-related concerns, though these are general neighborhood issues rather than problems specific to the building itself.