534-536 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 534-536 37th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1979, currently owned by the Frank Wai Yuen Leung Living Trust. The building underwent significant recent improvements, including ongoing reroofing work with a $20,000 budget as of April 2024. Between 2018 and 2020, major safety upgrades were completed, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor and new monitoring systems, along with voluntary structural upgrades. The building's systems were substantially modernized in 2023, with the addition of new utility meters (including for an ADU), electrical service upgrades from 200 to 400 amps, and a new furnace installation.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. In 2023, there were multiple housing code violations involving malfunctioning kitchen appliances and windows, though these issues were resolved by July 2023. A more recent complaint filed in August 2024 reported concerns about flooring condition, with allegations of separation, tripping hazards, and mold/condensation issues. Historical records from 2001 indicate past concerns regarding unauthorized auto repair activities in the building's garage, though these were resolved.

The building's infrastructure improvements have been substantial, including new kitchen installations for ADU units, bathroom fixtures updates, and plumbing work including a new house trap and sewer lateral installation in 2020. The property has undergone considerable renovation work in recent years, particularly focused on improving safety systems (sprinklers and monitoring), adding living units (ADU conversion), and modernizing infrastructure (electrical, plumbing). While there have been several maintenance issues requiring attention, most have been addressed promptly. The building's systems improvements suggest ongoing investment in property maintenance and safety upgrades, with the most recent significant work being the reroofing project initiated in 2024.