1323-1325 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The three-story mixed-use building at 1323-1325 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Lee Shing Kit & Julie, was constructed in 1990 and contains three residential units above ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant commercial improvements over the years, with the most recent permit issued in March 2023 involving the conversion of storage space into a dining area with ADA-compliant facilities, though this work notably excluded the front facade and kitchen areas. Previous commercial renovations include 2012 tenant improvements to an existing restaurant ($36,000), a 2007 kitchen exhaust system replacement, and a 2004 reroofing project.

The building has experienced multiple code compliance issues, including a 2012 violation for unauthorized alterations to the fire sprinkler system and several complaints about unpermitted electrical work and unauthorized space modifications dating back to 2000. Health and safety inspections in late 2021 identified issues with fire safety systems (UL certification, extinguishers, sprinkler systems), all of which were corrected by December 2021. More recent activity shows ongoing maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024 reporting graffiti, pavement defects, and sidewalk issues, though these are primarily exterior to the building itself.

Planning records indicate significant commercial space modifications, including a 2023 approved expansion of approximately 1,200 square feet for the restaurant space, bringing it to approximately 2,100 square feet, along with storefront modifications for ADA access. The property's commercial space has a history of compliance issues and unauthorized modifications, though most recent permits and inspections suggest an effort to address and legalize improvements. The building's systems have received regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by plumbing and electrical permits, including a 2018 backflow preventer replacement and various lighting modifications.