607 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 607 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond district, owned by Leonard & Ronald Lim, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance challenges over the past several years. Built in 1915, this two-story flats and duplex structure underwent several renovations and repairs between 2017 and 2022, including a substantial $51,200 remodel of the second-floor apartment and $25,000 stucco and window replacements in 2019.

However, most concerning are the documented periods of construction abandonment in 2020-2021 when scaffolding was left in place for over two years, blocking daylight for top-floor residents, and reports of deteriorated living conditions including pest issues, damaged walls, and concerns about lead paint hazards. The building faced multiple violations in 2018 related to lead paint and wood trim deterioration, which were abated by October 2019. Recent records show more construction activity, including a $11,980 reroofing project in 2022, though this permit has expired.

The property has generated several 311 calls regarding external issues like sidewalk blockage, illegal postings, and tree maintenance between 2020 and 2024, with some cases remaining open as of 2023. Of particular note is an active complaint filed in May 2021 regarding expired permits and safety concerns about scaffolding, which appears to remain unresolved in the system. While some renovation work has been completed and certain violations abated, the building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of incomplete work and regulatory non-compliance that has required multiple permit renewals and generated significant resident and community concern over building conditions and safety.