1286-1288 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building at 1286-1288 38th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by Nelson Li. The property underwent significant renovations in 2018, with approved building permits totaling approximately $114,000 in improvements.

These renovations included adding a bedroom and full bath on the first floor, modifying unit 1288's layout, performing a bathroom and kitchen remodel with new fixtures, and upgrading critical systems including electrical (with a 200-amp service upgrade), plumbing (replacing galvanized pipes with copper), and roof work. These improvements appear to have been successfully completed, as indicated by their "Complete" status in the permit records. The building's history includes some notable events, including a flickering light complaint in 2010 that was quickly addressed within two weeks, and a series of parking-related complaints in July 2023 that were either unable to be validated or the officers could not locate the issue.

A planning record from 2018 suggests careful attention to maintaining code compliance, particularly regarding rear yard access and open space requirements, while noting the presence of both front and rear access points in the building. The property has experienced one false fire alarm incident, which resulted in no injuries or damage, and one unrelated complaint in December 2013 that was deemed to have no merit. A roof replacement permit from 1993 is recorded as expired, though this is likely no longer relevant given the more recent improvements.