723-725 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 723-725 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1979, currently owned by the Pearl Chan Survivors Trust. The building's recent history (2018-2024) has been marked by significant renovation and compliance efforts, most notably an ongoing legalization process under Ordinance 43-14 to convert a first-floor social room into legal living spaces, including a bedroom and living area with associated kitchen and bathroom facilities.

This process, which began in late 2019, represents a critical compliance initiative addressing past unauthorized modifications. Between 2018-2019, the property underwent substantial renovations including a 2nd-floor kitchen and bathroom remodel ($60,000) that involved bearing wall modifications, followed by plumbing and electrical updates. Additional exterior work was performed in 2018 with the installation of lap siding on two walls.

The building's permit history also reveals previous attempts to address unauthorized modifications, with permits from 2002 aimed at removing an illegal basement unit and kitchen, though these permits ultimately expired. More recent maintenance issues documented through 311 calls have included typical urban challenges such as waste management (e.g., Christmas tree removal, toter placement), though none directly indicate structural or safety concerns. The property has experienced periodic issues with construction-related access during renovation work in 2020-2021, including instances of blocked sidewalks and a temporary Port-A-Potty placement, but these were addressed through proper channels and permits.