594-596 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 594-596 34th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948, currently owned by Chan Franklin J. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, between 2008-2010, the building was subject to several violations and complaints regarding unauthorized unit modifications, including the illegal conversion of a garage to living space, hazardous wiring, and bathroom modifications.

These issues were ultimately resolved through proper permitting, with work completed in 2009-2010 to restore the garage and bathroom to their original configurations at a cost of $4,000. Recent improvements to the property include comprehensive utility upgrades, with a sewer repair completed in December 2022, and a major window replacement project in 2010 that installed 24 energy-efficient windows. The building has also received significant plumbing improvements, including copper repiping of both units' kitchens and bathrooms in 2011, though some related permits were either canceled or expired.

The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns involving external graffiti (April 2023), parking enforcement matters, and sidewalk maintenance needs, particularly regarding crosswalk curb ramps as noted in recent 311 calls. The building's exterior has required attention to address weather-related issues, with historical repairs noting water leak concerns. Recent permits show ongoing attention to building maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including electrical improvements to the garage and laundry areas in 2009.