359-361 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The Choy Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 359-361 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1912, the building has undergone several significant modifications and encountered recurring sewer-related issues. In 2003, substantial interior modifications were completed, including the legalization of a ground floor bedroom, family room, and bathroom, followed by electrical work to support these additions, including a 200-amp service upgrade.

More recent improvements include a house trap replacement in 2017, though the building has experienced multiple sewer-related incidents over the years. Notably, there have been five documented sewer issues, with the most recent occurring in August 2024, involving a sewage back-up from the side sewer vent. This recurring sewer problem appears to be a persistent maintenance challenge for the property.

The building's permitted improvements include two street space permits in 2012 and 2014, indicating minimal changes to the building's overall structure since the electrical upgrade in 2004. Historical records show some quality-of-life issues in the vicinity, including graffiti incidents in 2009 and 2014, and a flooding event on the street in 2008, though these were external to the building itself. While the property's documented history shows periodic maintenance and upgrades, the recurring sewer issues represent the most significant challenge affecting resident experience, with multiple repairs and service calls required to address the plumbing system's performance.