221-223 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 221-223 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, built in 1940, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with recent maintenance suggesting active property upkeep by the F & E Shimasaki Family Trust. The most pressing recent issues include a May 2023 complaint about heating and electrical problems, though this complaint is currently listed as not active, and there were multiple sewer-related incidents in January 2024 involving a 4-inch vent issue.

The building has seen substantial renovations, including a comprehensive 2020 kitchen and bathroom update ($36,000), a major window replacement project in 2018 ($23,000) that installed 21 new windows, and a $21,000 re-roofing project in 2021. The property has also received important infrastructure improvements, such as the electrical upgrade in 2020 that included a new 50-amp subpanel and four circuits, and plumbing updates including new kitchen fixtures and bathroom components. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including copper plumbing installation in 1993 (permit expired), a 1990 kitchen remodel, and rear window replacements in 2008.

The building has experienced some infrastructure-related challenges recently, with multiple service requests in early 2024 regarding sewer issues, though records indicate these were subsequently resolved. The property has also faced external challenges, as evidenced by a public stairway defect regarding a sunken sidewalk noted in November 2023, though this appears to be an external infrastructure issue rather than a building defect. Despite these occasional issues, the frequency of major improvements and repairs suggests regular maintenance of the property, with recent upgrades focusing on both aesthetics and essential systems.