578 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 578 16th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1915, owned by Boris and Nelya Budman. The most significant recent work was performed in early 2022, when a substantial $60,000 renovation project was completed in unit 580, including kitchen and bathroom updates, with associated plumbing and electrical permits all properly completed.

This renovation did generate some controversy, as evidenced by a March 2022 building complaint regarding debris removal practices, though this complaint was quickly investigated and abated within a week. The building's maintenance record shows earlier permit activity for reroofing in 1996 and two completed building use permits from 1982, while two concerning incidents were reported in September 2011 regarding lead-related work being conducted without proper containment, though these complaints were also promptly addressed within one day.

The property has experienced various municipal service calls over the years, with the most recent being a parking enforcement call in April 2024 regarding sidewalk parking. Historical issues include parking violations, a medical waste incident near the building in 2021 (resolved), multiple sidewalk defect reports in 2012 (with one involving approximately 75 square feet of damaged sidewalk being repaired), and various street maintenance matters. While the building has had its share of maintenance and regulatory interactions, recent records suggest that major renovation work now completed complies with current codes, though the 2011 and 2022 incidents indicate previous concerns regarding proper construction and hazardous materials protocols.