771 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 771 8th Avenue is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1936 and currently owned by Mei Shu Yan. The building has undergone significant renovations and infrastructure improvements over the past decade, including substantial work in 2018-2019 involving electrical upgrades with the installation of a new 200-amp service with two meters and two sub-panels, comprehensive plumbing work including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and various other improvements totaling over $128,000 in permitted work.

The renovation history shows considerable updating of both units' facilities, including kitchen and bathroom remodels on both floors, with the ground floor receiving particular attention to bedrooms and bathrooms in 2017. The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular upkeep, though there is a notable pattern of recent issues with garbage management in the vicinity, with ten documented incidents of overflowing city garbage cans between November 2024 and January 2025.

The property has experienced several fire safety-related incidents, primarily involving smoke scares, false alarms, and system activations, though none resulted in injuries or actual fires. A passenger evacuation from a stalled elevator and an assistance call for an invalid were also recorded, indicating some building system challenges, though these incidents were non-life-threatening. The extensive renovation work, particularly the electrical and plumbing upgrades, suggests significant investment in improving building systems and infrastructure, while the recent garbage management issues appear to be more related to street-level operations than building maintenance.