253 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 253 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Phan Tom & Tran Hung, has a documented history dating back to its 1905 construction. The most significant historical incident occurred in September 2004, when multiple complaints were filed regarding safety concerns over a 15-foot section of the walkway on the south side at the front of the building, which had reportedly been undermined by excavation work at the neighboring property (259 4th Avenue).

This situation prompted the issuance of repair permits, including a September 2004 permit for concrete repairs valued at $1,000, though later records indicate this permit expired. Additional maintenance work includes a reroofing project completed in 2006 at a cost of $4,500, though this permit also shows as expired.

More recent history shows typical urban residential issues, including three 311 calls in 2022 related to street maintenance matters (toter management and driveway blocking) and a 2012 report of non-offensive graffiti on private property. The building's permit and violation history suggests that while there was a significant safety concern in 2004, it was addressed through proper channels, though some permits from that period show as expired rather than completed. The property has shown no active violations or complaints in recent years, and the most recent issues reported (toter management and parking) appear to be standard neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems.