478-480 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 478-480 33rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jasmin Luc and Zhao Min Ying, was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events in recent years. Most notably, the property has undergone substantial window improvements, with three separate window replacement projects between 2020-2021 totaling over $50,000 in upgrades. The building faced serious housing code violations in 2016, with multiple issues including plumbing problems, staircase safety concerns, and smoke detector deficiencies, though these were all resolved by March 2017.

A series of fire safety violations between 2019-2023 have been documented, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023. The property has also seen infrastructure improvements, including electrical upgrades in 2020 with the installation of new circuits, bathroom fans, and a sub-panel, as well as plumbing enhancements with washer/dryer installations in multiple units. Recent maintenance concerns have persisted, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sanitation issues near the property.

The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with violations related to extinguishers and alarm systems being issued and subsequently corrected between 2019 and 2023. A notable plumbing incident occurred in February 2024 involving a sewage backup. The property underwent various improvements in 2020/2021, including bathroom ventilation upgrades, electrical system enhancements, and the installation of a mini-split system, demonstrating ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the building's systems. While many historical violations have been resolved, the pattern of recurring fire safety issues and recent plumbing concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.