879 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 879 39th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1994, currently owned by Liu Siyuan John and Caterina. The building has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past several years, with the most recent work including a 2023 gas water heater replacement and a 2022 furnace replacement. Between 2020-2022, substantial exterior work was completed, including window replacements (totaling 21 windows at the back and 8 on the front), siding replacement on multiple façades, stucco replacement, and door replacements.

The property underwent a major interior renovation in 2021, involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling, bathroom fixture updates, and associated plumbing and electrical work. The building had some notable issues in 2018, with multiple violations reported that year including heating problems, rodent infestation, and various interior maintenance concerns, though all were officially abated by October 30, 2018. A fire complaint regarding blocked exits was reported and corrected in June 2022.

More recently, there was a sewage backup issue reported in December 2024, which was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. The area has experienced several street-related issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily regarding abandoned vehicles and parking violations, though these are external to the building itself. Multiple tenant buyouts have occurred in the vicinity between 2022-2023, suggesting significant rental market activity in the immediate area, with buyout amounts ranging from $60,000 to $65,000.