538 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 538 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jose & Martha Rosales, has a documented history spanning several decades from its construction in 1980 to the present. The most recent significant maintenance occurred in March 2020, when the building underwent stucco installation on its front facade at a cost of $14,000 due to existing damage. The building has experienced notable compliance and safety concerns, particularly regarding its unit configuration; a major incident occurred in 2001 when an illegal apartment conversion was reported, leading to violations for inadequate fire safety systems and hazardous electrical and plumbing alterations.

While this violation was eventually abated in 2003, it highlighted significant safety code deficiencies. Other completed work includes gas line repairs in 2014 and various interior renovations in the early 2000s, primarily related to a basement unit, including sheetrock work and electrical modifications. The property has faced numerous maintenance and infrastructure issues over the years, including a plumbing emergency in March 2022 involving a sewer vent problem, and various street-related concerns documented through 311 calls.

These external issues include reports of garbage, debris, and pavement defects in the surrounding area, though these are primarily municipal infrastructure matters rather than building-specific problems. The building's structural maintenance appears to have been periodically addressed, as evidenced by the 2020 stucco work and the earlier compliance efforts to convert the basement back to storage use in 1995. Planning records show an improvement project involving waterproofing and stucco application, indicating ongoing investment in building maintenance by the owners.