482-484 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 3-unit residential building at 482-484 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Milicent Lum, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues spanning several decades. Built in 1915, this three-story flats/duplex structure underwent kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1990, followed by dry rot panel repairs and painting to the rear of the building in 2005. The building experienced significant problems in 2012, when tenants reported complete heater failures in all apartments, deteriorating back stairs, structural concerns near stairs, and a sewage overflow incident affecting multiple floors that left cleanup responsibilities to the tenants.

This incident resulted in a violation notice requiring repairs to heaters in all habitable rooms, though these were eventually abated in 2013. During a routine safety inspection in 2004, multiple violations were identified, including insufficient fire safety equipment and smoke detectors, though these issues were resolved by January 2005. More recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external concerns, with multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in 2017), sidewalk defects, and sewer problems. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2016, though no significant violations were recorded during this inspection.

The building's parking situation has generated several complaints in recent years, with the most recent being a sidewalk parking violation in 2025. While many of these issues have been addressed through permits and inspections, the pattern of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and exterior upkeep. Recent work appears to focus primarily on addressing historical issues rather than implementing preventative maintenance measures. The building does have all necessary permits for its stated uses and has complied with historic preservation standards as a designated contributor in the Richmond District Historic District.