232-234 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, four-unit apartment building at 232-234 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Becky Hoo Robertson, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over its history. Most notably, in 2021, the building received substantial improvements with a $35,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in one unit, including plumbing and electrical upgrades, though there were some sewer issues noted in the same year. Earlier major works included repairs to exterior stairs in 2003 ($12,000), reroofing in 2003 ($12,880), and an aluminum window installation project in 1990.

The building has a documented history of violations and repairs, most concentrated in the early 2000s, when multiple issues were identified between May and August 2003, including problems with mold/mildew, heating, emergency exits, smoke detectors, wood stairs, damaged ceilings and walls, rodent infestation, and lighting. These violations were all officially abated by February 2005. The property has passed several routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2015, though there were also some infrastructure challenges noted, particularly concerning the sidewalk condition in 2013, with reports of collapse and sinking issues.

More recent history suggests ongoing maintenance attention, with three blocked driveway incidents reported between 2021-2023, and a sewage backup issue in 2021 that required municipal intervention. In terms of exterior infrastructure, there were complaints about the sidewalk condition in 2013, which had been an ongoing issue for over 30 years according to city records. The building's maintenance record shows periodic large-scale improvements, with the most recent significant work being the 2021 unit remodeling project, indicating ongoing investment in building upkeep.