445 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 2-unit residential building at 445 35th Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Karen M Wong 2000 Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent months. Built in 1952, this two-story structure experienced notable violations in December 2023 that included multiple safety concerns, such as rodent infestations, the need for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, lead paint hazards, damaged stairs, and water heater issues.

These violations, which were documented in a single complaint (202316726), were addressed through various permits completed by July 2024, including water heater replacements and stair repairs, as well as the removal of a wooden utility ladder and other compliance work. The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments in infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2014 and work on street space in 2014, though a roofing permit from 1993 expired without record of completion.

The recent permit activity suggests a concerted effort to address the building's deficiencies, with the most recent completed permits indicating compliance with the violations issued in December 2023. Prior to these violations, the building had minimal documented issues, with only two 311 calls on record from 2018 and 2020 related to parking and illegal postings, both of which were resolved. The clustering of multiple violations in late 2023, particularly regarding safety systems and pest control, suggests there may have been previous maintenance oversight, though the subsequent permits indicate efforts to rectify these issues.