1289-1291 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1289-1291 48th Avenue in the Outer Sunset is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by Tran Lai Thi. The building has seen various improvements over the years, including the completed installation of a 3.96 kW solar system in 2021 (with two separate permits issued in March and April), and significant interior modifications such as a ground floor bedroom and bathroom addition completed in 2001.

A previously permitted kitchen and dining room remodel on the third floor in 2019 was cancelled. The building has experienced some concerning maintenance issues, most notably a detailed complaint filed in March 2019 regarding illegal unit conditions including insects/rodents, mold, leaking ceilings, and sanitation problems in the garage area, though this complaint is currently marked as "Not Active." The property's exterior environment has faced ongoing challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years, particularly between 2022-2024, regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and illegal postings.

There have been three recorded smoke detector activations in the building, though all were due to malfunction with no civilian injuries reported. A significant tenant buyout occurred in April 2021, involving three tenants and totaling $40,000. The property has undergone various improvements, including window replacements (1988), but has also faced persistent maintenance and sanitation challenges, particularly in its common areas.