687-689 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 687-689 39th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure, owned by Wong Yok Kum & Nora F, and was constructed in 1944. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2004 (costing $15,000), which included the replacement of fixtures and cabinets, along with associated electrical work involving installation of lights and switches. A concerning incident occurred in July 2022 when a complaint was filed regarding power washing and sanding work being performed in a potentially hazardous manner, disturbing what was believed to be lead-based exterior paint without proper containment or cleanup measures.

More recently, in June 2024, the property experienced sewage issues, with reports of a sewage back-up from a side sewer vent, which was subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to basic upkeep, with records indicating a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2004, though an earlier reroofing permit from 1995 was listed as expired. The property has generated various 311 calls over the years, including multiple instances of Christmas tree removal (2021 and 2022), general street cleaning needs, and a noise complaint in 2018.

Parking enforcement issues were reported in 2019 regarding a vehicle blocking the driveway, though these cases were ultimately deemed invalid or could not be validated upon inspection. Other minor complaints have included graffiti on the sidewalk in 2016 (which was investigated and found to have no trace), and a litter receptacle violation in 2014 that was resolved through outreach and enforcement measures. While the building has received necessary maintenance and improvements over time, the 2022 complaint about potentially hazardous work practices raises some concern about adherence to proper maintenance protocols.