572 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 572 40th Avenue is a two-unit residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Originally built in 1986 as a two-story flats and duplex structure with a garage level, the building has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple compliance issues over the years.

In 2010, the property underwent a notable legalization project to address unauthorized modifications, including the removal of an illegal ground floor kitchen and the conversion of unauthorized living spaces back to their original uses, with associated electrical and plumbing work completed. This project was prompted by multiple violations and complaints regarding illegal unit modifications, particularly during 2010-2011. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, particularly between 2010-2011, including HVAC problems (malfunctioning furnace), electrical issues (non-functioning outlets in kitchen and bathroom), plumbing concerns (leaks and mold), and various building code violations.

Notable violations included unauthorized modifications to ground floor spaces that were supposed to function as a garage and social room with half-bath, as per the recorded "NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE CITY PLANNING CODE." More recent concerns have emerged regarding the building's exterior conditions, with multiple reports of sidewalk and curb defects noted in 2023, including collapsed sidewalk sections that were subsequently resolved. A fire complaint from 2010 regarding blocked exits was also documented but resolved within two weeks. The most recent building-related issues appear to be primarily related to exterior infrastructure, such as sidewalk maintenance, with no significant recent complaints about the building's interior conditions or unauthorized modifications.