866-868 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 866-868 38th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1987 and owned by Terry & Jane Louie. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most recent and substantial being a planned conversion of a 583-square-foot space into an ADU, which is currently in the permitting process as of August 2023.

Previous improvements include kitchen remodels in both units (Unit 866 in 2020 and Unit 868 in 2015), bathroom renovations on the second floor in 2010 to address a notable water leak issue, and the installation of a solar power system in 2016. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during a violation case in 2010 involving Unit 866, which was eventually resolved by December 2011.

This case included multiple safety concerns such as water damage, electrical problems, inadequate ventilation, and mold in the bathrooms, though all these violations were officially abated. More recent history shows a 2022 sewer-related issue that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues on the surrounding streets, with multiple citations issued between 2019 and 2022 for various violations including sidewalk parking and blocking driveways.