575-577 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 575-577 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by the Michael James Balmy Revocable Trust. The property underwent significant renovations in 2005-2007, including a comprehensive $125,000 remodel of both units, which added a new garage, family room, breakfast nook, deck, and various room improvements.

The 2007 work involved substantial updates, including the installation of three new furnaces, ductwork, and flues, as well as the addition of fireplaces and an automatic garage door opener. Prior to these improvements, the building had notable maintenance issues in 2001, including dry rot in stairs, floor damage, and various plumbing problems, which resulted in multiple housing violations. These violations, which included issues with sinking fixtures, damaged ceilings, and interior surfaces, were all officially abated by December 10, 2001, following the repairs.

The building's more recent history shows relatively few internal issues, with the most recent maintenance concern being an overgrown tree reported in September 2023, which was resolved by October 2023. The property has experienced consistent parking-related challenges, with multiple complaints in 2024 about vehicles blocking driveways, though these are external issues rather than ones affecting the building's structural or internal systems. The most recent significant building-related activity was the completion of various systems upgrades between 2007-2008, including electrical system improvements and bathroom/kitchen remodels, suggesting that the major infrastructure of the building has been adequately maintained.