527 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 527 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Lau Ho Biu & Lau Mei Xing X. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being a complaint in February 2023 regarding plumbing problems (including a broken toilet and leaking faucets), window functionality, and laundry equipment.

In late 2022, concerns were raised about a collapsing back patio, which was subsequently addressed through a $23,000 permit in early 2023 to remove a damaged retaining wall and install new concrete retaining walls. The property has a history of multiple violations and complaints requiring repairs, particularly in 2019 when several violations were documented, including issues with a balcony, water damage, fire safety equipment, and rodent infestation.

Earlier records show various maintenance and compliance issues, including multiple window repairs between 1998 and 2021, stair repairs in 2019, and a notable instance in 2017 when the property was identified as a nuisance, though these violations were abated by June 2017. Planning records indicate a February 2023 OTC project approval for retaining wall work, and there was a tenant buyout transaction in 2015 involving two tenants at an adjacent property (525 42nd Avenue) for $35,307. The building's history shows recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding exterior elements like windows, balconies, and retaining walls, as well as various interior systems including plumbing and electrical components.