563-565 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story multi-family residential building at 563-565 36th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Virginia Wan and built in 1978, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building underwent a substantial safety upgrade with the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2022-2023, including 20 sprinklers on the ground floor and a new monitoring system, completed at a cost of approximately $22,000.

In 2020, the property faced violations regarding an unpermitted ground floor unit with inadequate safety features, which prompted a legalization process. This violation was ultimately addressed through proper permits in 2022-2024, including the installation of required fire safety features, new meters, and compliance with planning requirements, though the original building permit application from 2020 expired after filing. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a complete re-roofing project in 2021 costing $25,000, and previous improvements from 2007 such as window replacements and interior renovations.

Recent years have seen multiple parking-related complaints in the vicinity, particularly concerning driveway blocking and illegal parking, with some issues arising from construction debris and housekeeping concerns that were eventually addressed through city inspection and enforcement processes. While these external issues don't directly impact building safety or habitability, they may affect tenant convenience and access to the property. The property appears to be in good legal standing as of 2024, with the major safety upgrades completed and proper permits obtained for all significant recent modifications.