719-721 15Th Ave

The property at 719-721 15th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1924 and currently owned by Jay Trust, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over the years. The most recent major work was completed in 2019, involving the removal and rebuilding of exterior stairs in the lightwell to address multiple building violations issued in November 2018, which included necessary repairs to fire proofing, stairs, handrails, windows, walls, and doors. The building had experienced water-related issues in 2018-2019, with complaints about water damage under windows, unsafe stairs, mold, and a leaking kitchen countertop sink that caused structural damage. Prior improvements include a substantial 2013 remodeling project that updated bathrooms, kitchen counters, lighting, and various electrical fixtures, as well as the installation of 40 aluminum windows in 1996. More recently, in 2022, plumbing work was performed to replace a section of piping, indicating ongoing maintenance of building infrastructure. The property has also faced some external challenges, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways (most recently in 2019) and a tree-related issue affecting the building in 2021. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, records show that violations have typically been addressed, with most being abated by August 2019. The most recent building-related activity was in 2022 with plumbing work, though there have been no major complaints or violations recorded in recent months, suggesting improved maintenance response.