479-481 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 479-481 28th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1919 and currently owned by Susan A. Wong. The building experienced significant code violations in 2013-2016, when it was improperly converted from a two-family dwelling to a three-unit property with hotel-like features, including unauthorized bathroom and cooking facilities.

These violations, which included unpermitted wiring, plumbing, and changes in occupancy classification, led to multiple enforcement actions and correction notices from September 2013 through December 2017, including a final compliance project in 2016 that reverted unauthorized modifications and removed illegal fixtures. The building also underwent several necessary repairs during this period, including rebuilding rear egress stairs, addressing water damage and dry rot, and updating mechanical systems with new gas furnaces and water heaters in early 2014. Historical maintenance issues prior to and during the violations period included problems with heat (January 2014), electrical systems (September 2013), and various building deficiencies such as broken windows, damaged paint, and interior surface problems documented in 2013-2014.

The property has a documented history of parking-related issues in the surrounding area, with multiple reports of illegal parking on sidewalks between 2018 and 2024. All major building code violations and complaints related to the unauthorized modifications have been closed following resolution in 2017, and the building's most recent permits indicate compliance with previous orders. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues in the past, it appears that the significant code violations from 2013-2017 have been addressed, with no active violations on record as of October 2023. The most recent building permit activity was primarily related to routine maintenance and system updates.