1335-1337 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1335-1337 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Anita O L Wong, has experienced significant modifications and compliance challenges since its construction in 1914. The property underwent substantial renovations in 2018-2020, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements, and new heating systems, with completed work totaling over $100,000. However, the building's recent history includes serious occupancy and safety concerns, beginning with investigations in 2012-2015 that revealed unauthorized modifications creating illegal units, improper fire safety measures, inadequate heating systems, and unpermitted electrical/plumbing work.

These issues led to multiple building violations, though many were addressed through subsequent permits and construction work. The property underwent a tenant buyout in 2018 affecting five tenants across two units, with payments of $45,000 and $72,400 respectively. Recent investment in the property includes a complete reroofing in 2019 ($11,000) and furnace replacements in 2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance commitment from the owner.

The building has experienced multiple parking-related complaints in recent years, particularly concerning sidewalk parking violations, though these are external to the building's condition. The property has also been the subject of multiple permits and planning actions to address previous violations and legalize improvements, including a withdrawn permit attempt in 2018 to legalize an additional unit on the first floor. While most recent permits have been completed, many permits from 2018-2020 show as "expired," warranting verification of final approval status. The building's history features a mix of major improvements and significant compliance challenges, with recent records indicating more stable conditions following the resolution of past violations.