538 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 538 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond District, owned by Mai John Jian Zhen & Chen M, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events since its construction in 1958. The property has received proper maintenance attention over the years, with recent records showing a reroofing project completed in 2017 at a cost of $14,000. Historical improvements include window replacements in units 1 and 3 (2006) and various exterior upgrades such as vinyl siding installation on the right side (1984).

The building has experienced several compliance issues in the past, though none appear to be active at present. Notable incidents include two separate complaints in 2007 regarding the unauthorized operation of a carpet cleaning business, which were promptly addressed and abated within months. There were also ceiling damage repair violations documented in 2010 that were resolved.

The property has undergone routine safety inspections, including one documented in 2015, and a complaint about unpermitted room additions was filed but quickly addressed in 2006. More recently, there have been numerous parking-related incidents recorded in 2023-2024, primarily involving driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued in response to these violations. The building's record shows regular maintenance and prompt attention to violations when they arise, with no recent housing code violations or building complaints on file. The property has maintained its original 1958 structure as a two-story apartment building, and while there were some historical issues with unauthorized commercial activity and interior maintenance, these have been resolved according to the appropriate regulatory processes.