655-657 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 655-657 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Russell Massmann Sprt Prpt, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2020, the property faced enforcement actions requiring the replacement of 10 improperly installed vinyl windows and two doors on the front facade, which were successfully completed at a cost of $20,000 to restore the historic configuration with proper wood materials.

The building has undergone substantial maintenance and upgrades including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2010 ($18,000), roof replacement in 2017 ($13,950), and sewer lateral replacement in 2014. A significant physical inspection report in 2020 (#CC8438) prompted various improvements, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, though some proposed work in 2020 to create new living space in the attic and basement was withdrawn. The property has maintained generally good compliance with building codes, though it experienced two fire safety violations in 2006 related to combustible storage and exit obstruction, which were subsequently resolved.

Recent maintenance includes the replacement of a backflow device in 2023, though this permit has now expired. The building's location has seen typical urban issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by 311 calls, mostly relating to street cleaning, parking enforcement, and occasional sewer-related concerns, none of which appear to directly impact the building's habitability or safety. The property has undergone appropriate historical preservation measures as required by the city, including the restoration of its original window configuration and detailing, though it retains some modern improvements such as the upgraded 200-amp electrical service installed in 2010.