590-592 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story multi-family residential building at 590-592 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, built in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2021, housing inspection services documented serious habitability concerns in unit 590, including chronic mold issues, unsanitary conditions, and problems with plumbing fixtures. Complaints from 2018 had already highlighted various maintenance problems, including heating system malfunctions, water heater issues, and concerns about bathroom privacy and door functionality.

The property underwent several structural and system upgrades between 2004-2009, including a complete reroofing, garage structural work, plumbing upgrades, and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps. A notable incident occurred in 2021 when unauthorized partition walls were constructed in the garage, creating storage rooms without proper permits. Historical records show consistent maintenance efforts, including regular updates to building systems such as water heaters (2007-2008) and garage improvements, though some work has been completed without proper permits.

Fire safety inspections in 2020 identified blocked exits as a violation, though the disposition was listed as "No Merit" for combustible materials. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 and early 2025 have primarily concerned reports of garbage and debris outside the property, though these issues appear to have been promptly addressed. The building's most recent significant complaints and violations have been resolved, with the last major housing violation from 2021 being closed in August 2021 when the unauthorized partitions were addressed through proper permitting. The property management has undertaken various improvements over the years, though there have been recurring issues with timely maintenance and habitability concerns, particularly in 2018-2021.