1256-1258 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1256-1258 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Ko/liu Family Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1907 construction. This mixed-use flat & store property has undergone several significant modifications over the decades, most notably the establishment of a ground-floor restaurant in 1987, with subsequent updates to kitchen equipment and grease traps in 2013, and the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in 2008.

The building has maintained basic infrastructure through various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 1997, bathroom and kitchen renovations in 1994, and foundation repair work in 1986. Recent years have seen some concerning maintenance issues, particularly in 2019 with a gas line repair, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced multiple incidents of sidewalk parking violations near the building, particularly in 2023/2024, with at least one citation issued.

There have been some cosmetic and safety concerns in the immediate vicinity, including graffiti incidents in 2023, one of which was categorized as offensive, and a currently open pavement defect reported in March 2023. A street space permit was issued in 2018, though its specific purpose was not detailed in the records. The May Lee Restaurant, which continues to operate on the ground floor, has had documented approvals for its business use under various permits.