878-880 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 878-880 32nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by James C & Lenore Chevalley. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2016-2018. Major improvements include the conversion of the ground floor social hall into a media room and family room, installation of new stairs connecting the ground floor to the second floor, and updates to lighting and electrical systems, with a total investment of approximately $50,000.

The kitchen was remodeled twice between September 2016 and February 2017, including updates to cabinetry, appliances, and electrical systems, with the work properly completed and including the addition of a subpanel. Structural improvements were made with the demolition of an existing wall on the second floor and installation of new posts and footings. The building has also received attention to safety and infrastructure, including a significant electrical upgrade in 2018 that rewired lighting on stairs and closets, installed new outlets, and added dedicated circuits for lighting and outlets.

Plumbing work in 2017 included the relocation of kitchen drains, vents, and water and gas pipes. Earlier maintenance included the addition of vinyl siding to the south side of the building in 2008, and roofing work in 2003, though the roofing permit expired without showing completion in the records. The property has had minimal complaints, with only one documented 311 call in 2014 regarding a general public works issue that was resolved with no noted impact on the building or its systems.