238-240 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 238-240 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a century-old duplex structure built in 1914. The property underwent significant renovations in 2016-2017, including a major interior remodel of both floors valued at $114,000 that reconfigured entry areas, relocated kitchens, and updated bathrooms, along with comprehensive facade improvements costing $18,000 that replaced stucco, garage doors, and windows.

During this period, the building also received new plumbing installations for multiple bathrooms and kitchens, electrical upgrades in kitchens and bathrooms, and a sewer line replacement was completed in May 2016. Recent history shows some maintenance and security issues, including a sewage backup incident in January 2022 that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations, and recurring problems with vehicles blocking driveways, particularly noticeable during 2021-2022 with several citation attempts.

The building's safety systems have been activated for three fire department responses within recent years: for false alarms, carbon monoxide detector activation (with no CO detected), and smoke or odor removal, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. The property has maintained regular upkeep with permits showing previous work such as reroofing (2007) and window installation (1986), though no major structural issues have been reported in recent years.