573 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 573 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story residential building constructed in 1986, following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling in July 1985. The building, owned by Edward B.

and Olga N. Shapiro, has been the subject of significant tenant concerns, most notably a housing inspection services complaint filed in February 2021 regarding multiple serious issues including alleged illegal unit status, improper utility metering, and maintenance concerns. Specifically, the complaint highlighted problematic utility line connections between units, disputed utility billing practices, inadequate garbage disposal provisions for one unit, and neglected maintenance of the front door.

The building and surrounding infrastructure have experienced recurring sidewalk and curb issues, with documented problems between 2010 and 2023, including two recorded incidents of collapsed sidewalks (one in 2014, and another in March 2023), and a curb defect reported in March 2023 that remains open as of October 2023. The most recent interaction with city services involved garbage and debris concerns in August 2024, though this was promptly resolved. The property has a consistent history of exterior maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sidewalk conditions, which appear to be an ongoing concern for both safety and accessibility.