627-629 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 627-629 44th Avenue in the Outer Richmond district is a century-old flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Yu/chow Family Trust. The property has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly highlighted by a significant cluster of violations and complaints in April 2000 that identified multiple problems including lack of heating, plumbing issues, damaged walls, and unauthorized conversion of a service room into an illegal third unit with serious safety concerns regarding emergency egress and inadequate fire safety measures. These violations were ultimately abated by May 2000.

The building underwent several permit-related modifications, including a 2000 permit to remove kitchen facilities and bathtub, and a 1988 repair of the rear stair and bathroom tile. More recently, in 2019, there was a complaint about exposed wiring and deteriorated electrical equipment near the main building entrance, though this complaint is listed as not active. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls, including a sewage backup in April 2024 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations.

The building's recent history shows eight parking-related complaints between June 2024 and January 2025, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The most recent planning record indicates a closed appeal that was upheld, but no developer information is provided. Despite the historical violations, there are no active building violations or complaints on record since 2000, though the 2019 electrical issue raises some concerns about ongoing maintenance.