1261-1263 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Allie L Chen Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project completed in 2021 at a cost of $16,500. In 2018, substantial siding work was performed, including the replacement of 700 square feet of rear wall siding at a cost of $23,000, along with the installation of fibrex cement siding at $17,978.

The property underwent extensive remodeling in 2017, including a second-floor bathroom addition, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, and lighting improvements, with total costs exceeding $60,000. These improvements were documented through proper building, plumbing, and electrical permits. Of particular note is the ongoing legal status of a previously unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) in the building.

The legalization process was initiated in 2016 under Ord #43-14, but as of July 2024, there are active complaints regarding the failure to complete the legalization process. Planning records indicate that the legalization permit was not pursued after 2017, and while evidence of the UDU's occupancy was found during a screening process, the legalization status remains unresolved and is currently under review. The building experienced a sewage backup incident in 2010, though this was promptly addressed within a week. The property has had multiple parking-related enforcement actions in recent months (2024-2025), primarily consisting of vehicles blocking the driveway, though these are not directly related to building conditions.