685 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 685 26th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit multi-family residential building owned by Gary Chen and constructed in 2018. The building underwent significant renovation work in 2016, including a comprehensive $90,000 project that converted a family space into living and kitchen areas, remodeled multiple bathrooms, legalized a second unit on the first floor, infilled a light well, updated the kitchen and bath, added new bathrooms, and made various structural improvements including skylights, exterior stairs, and window replacements. This renovation was accompanied by extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of new furnaces, water heaters, smoke detectors, and a complete electrical system overhaul with a 100-amp panel.

The building's location has experienced recurrent parking and access issues, with multiple 311 calls regarding illegal parking, sidewalk blocking, and driveway obstruction between 2020 and 2024. There remains one open encampment-related complaint from June 2023. Earlier historical data shows various construction and maintenance activities from the 1980s-90s, including foundation work, roofing, and the addition of exercise and social rooms.

A notable elevator-related fire complaint from 2006 was resolved in 2015. The property has undergone proper permit renewals for plumbing and electrical work in 2017, demonstrating compliance with building codes and regulations. Two street space permits were issued in 2016-2017, each at a nominal cost of $1.00.