549 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 549 39th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, built in 1964, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its recent history. Most notably, in 2017, the property faced multiple building violations and complaints regarding weatherproofing on exterior walls, lead paint hazards, fire safety concerns, and yard maintenance issues, which were all addressed by August 2019 through a $2,500 repair project that included weatherproofing and painting visible to the street.

Earlier, in 2009, there was an incident involving unpermitted construction on the roof, measuring approximately 10x8x8 feet, which was required to be removed and reverted to its original state at a cost of $1,000. The building's history also includes a 1996 complaint about a non-functional oven possibly indicating concerns about an illegal unit, though this was resolved quickly within five days.

More recent concerns include a May 2024 citation for a tripping hazard with uncovered wires and cables, noted as scheduled for renovation in the next fiscal year, as well as another tripping hazard at a private lot. A 2017 incident involving sewage backup was resolved, as were various other maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk defects and general cleaning needs. The current owner, Koon Sandra & Hsieh Yun Chi, has maintained the property through proper channels since the multiple violations of 2017, with all building permits showing as either complete or issued for necessary repairs and improvements.