226-228 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story multi-family residential building at 226-228 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jonathan D. Meade, was constructed in 1907 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues throughout its history. In 2007-2008, unauthorized construction work prompted multiple violations, including unpermitted kitchen and bathroom renovations in both units, window replacements, and unauthorized repairs to the rear staircase.

These violations were eventually addressed through proper permitting, including a $14,000 renovation project in December 2007 that encompassed kitchen and bathroom updates in both units, followed by a $3,000 rear staircase bracing project in June 2008. The building underwent window and sliding door upgrades in September 2007, with 14 windows and two sliding doors replaced using energy-efficient materials (U-value = 0.67). The property experienced a period of vacancy and maintenance issues in 2016, when complaints were filed regarding raccoons inhabiting the cellar and concerns about the building being empty. Recent improvements include a hot tub installation with associated electrical work completed in August 2023.

Infrastructure maintenance issues have emerged periodically, including two sewage backup incidents in February 2019, which were promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. The building has also faced ongoing challenges with illegal parking on the sidewalk, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2022-2024, though most cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. The most recent significant work on the property was the August 2023 installation of an electrical breaker box for a hot tub, representing the latest improvement to the building's amenities. The property has generally complied with building codes since the resolution of the 2007-2008 violations, though the history of unauthorized work and subsequent enforcement actions suggests past maintenance and compliance issues.