1223-1225 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The subject property at 1223-1225 7th Avenue, owned by Chen Hongming, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1910, this flats and duplex-style building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years.

Most notably, in July 2019, multiple violations were documented, including concerns about fire safety (missing fire extinguishers, incomplete carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavit), weatherproofing issues with the awning, and problems with stairs and general paint condition. These violations were formally addressed through permitting work completed in 2020, which included repairs to the awning framing and exterior stairs, along with an emergency sewer repair, totaling approximately $2,000 in permitted work. The building's maintenance history also reveals earlier concerns, including a 2002 complaint about severely dilapidated siding with potential lead contamination risks, and a 1995 complaint regarding plaster holes in various interior areas.

More recently, in October 2021, there was an inspection-related complaint about debris in the backyard and allegations of illegal basement occupancy, though these issues were subsequently marked as not active. The property has generated several 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning and waste management issues, with the most recent being a general cleaning request in February 2023. Planning records confirm the completion of necessary repairs to the awning and stairs in 2020, indicating compliance with the building's maintenance requirements, though the presence of multiple historical complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety systems.