890-896 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 890-896 38th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by the Chen Luo Family Trust, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced important safety compliance issues over its history. In 2004-2005, the building experienced serious fire safety violations, including requirements for automatic fire sprinklers over garbage receptacles and concerns about combustible storage, which were ultimately abated in February 2005. These violations were connected to unauthorized modifications that converted a ground floor laundry room into a studio apartment with kitchen facilities and a bathtub, triggering concerns about additional occupancy and fire safety requirements.

This situation was addressed through subsequent permits and electrical work completed in late 2005. Earlier renovations included significant updates in 2000 involving two bathrooms and kitchen cabinets, and more substantial work in 1997 including the addition of a ground floor laundry room and repairs to a side wall. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, though primarily focused on exterior and common area upkeep.

Building permits from 2004-2005 show attention to both unit improvements and safety compliance. The past year has seen multiple parking enforcement issues, with several citations issued for driveway blocking, and recurring street cleaning needs addressed through city services. Various cleaning and maintenance matters have been reported through 311 calls, including garbage debris removal, general cleaning needs, and graffiti abatement, most of which have been successfully resolved by city services. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and response to resident needs, though the building did experience a notable period of fire safety compliance issues in the early 2000s that required remediation.