566-568 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 566-568 17th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923 and owned by Wu Yaoluan & Zhang Li Zhen, this flats/duplex-style building has experienced several significant permit and violation issues over its history, most notably concerning unauthorized deck constructions. The most pressing incidents occurred between 2001 and 2004, when three separate decks were constructed without proper permits, leading to multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs).

The first set of violations in May 2001 involved a 7' x 30' second-floor deck that was constructed approximately 7 feet into the rear yard, extending property line to property line without proper fire walls, permits, or approvals. This was followed by similar violations in July 2003 regarding a 6' x 22' deck with unauthorized retaining walls and concrete paving in the rear yard. These illegal constructions were eventually resolved through proper permits, with the final deck removal completed in October 2004 at a cost of $500.

More recent records from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking incidents. The most recent service interactions include a rent board fee inquiry in November 2024 and a garbage/disposal complaint in July 2024, both of which were resolved. While the deck violations represent the most significant safety and compliance issues in the building's history, they were addressed through proper permitting processes, and no active violations or safety concerns are currently on record. The building has been actively maintained and monitored through various city departments, with all historical violations having been officially abated.