851-853 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 851-853 43rd Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1961 and currently owned by the Sophia Anne Chaban Revocable Trust, this building has undergone numerous renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over the past years. Between 2016-2018, significant improvements were made including comprehensive remodeling of bathrooms and kitchen, roof replacement, window upgrades, and patio repairs, with costs totaling over $110,000.

However, the building experienced serious issues in 2016-2017, including multiple complaints about water intrusion, mold, faulty electrical wiring, and plumbing problems, which were officially documented in several housing complaints and violations. More recently, the building's maintenance has included addressing fire safety concerns, with violations noted in late 2021 and early 2022 regarding sprinkler systems and other fire code issues, though these were subsequently corrected. The most recent works on record include drainage improvements and closet installations in 2018. The property has undergone substantial interior remodeling, including the installation of new bathrooms, kitchen improvements, and relocation of utilities, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the building's facilities.

Notably, there have been recent infrastructure concerns outside the building, with reports of sidewalk issues in 2024 potentially related to tree roots. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and significant upgrades, though there were substantial issues in 2016 that required multiple interventions. Recent records indicate fewer housing complaints or violations, suggesting improved maintenance practices in recent years. The property maintains two distinct residential units with shared facilities, and the recent planning records confirm that all dwelling units are properly maintained with no loss of useable open space between units.