1218-1220 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1218-1220 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Aleksandr & Vladislava Ryvk. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning being allegations of unauthorized third-unit conversion on the ground floor, including unauthorized kitchen and bathroom additions, which remains an active violation as of 2022.

In 2022, the property faced multiple fire safety violations, including missing fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm issues, and concerns about egress obstructions, though these were reported as abated by June 2022. Additional building-related complaints from late 2022 documented various maintenance issues, including problems with heating, electrical systems, and security features, particularly concerning dim lighting, electrical capacity issues, and problematic window locks. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of basic systems, including reroofing projects in 1999 and 2003, driveway renovation in 2005, and various exterior improvements including a rear yard deck installation in 2009.

More recent work includes the replacement of dryer vents and installation of booster fans in 2022 to address a fire safety complaint. The property has also had some issues with basic infrastructure, as evidenced by a sidewalk defect reported in December 2022. While many of the older permits and improvements appear to have been completed satisfactorily, the most pressing concerns relate to the building's current status regarding occupancy and safety compliance, particularly the allegedly unauthorized living space modifications on the ground floor and associated code violations.