1247-1249 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1247-1249 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Sunset neighborhood, built in 1911 and currently owned by the Lee Tung & Fung Ng Revocable Trust. The building's history reveals several maintenance and safety concerns, most significantly a recent violation filed in August 2024 documenting unpermitted modifications creating an unauthorized third dwelling unit on the ground level, complete with finished walls, bathroom, kitchen facilities, and improper fire separation, electrical, and plumbing systems - all constituting work without permits and change of use without authorization.

Past residential quality issues include documented mold problems in 2015-2017, when tenants reported moisture-related concerns affecting multiple areas of the building and a deteriorating backyard fence. The building's maintenance record shows some regular upkeep, with permits issued for various improvements including kitchen and bathroom tile replacement in 2002 (valued at $5,000) and street space work in 2011, though earlier permits for reroofing (1997) and vinyl siding installation (1988) have expired.

The property has experienced three fire-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries - including two false alarms and one gas leak incident. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways between 2023-2024, and several reports of loose garbage on the street requiring Department of Public Works intervention. While these exterior maintenance issues and the recent unauthorized unit conversion raise concerns about building habitability, it's important to note that many historical complaints have been marked as resolved, though the most recent housing violation remains active as of August 2024.