1438-1440 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building at 1438-1440 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1953, currently owned by Eugene Gin-hung Lee. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a shower stall tile replacement and associated plumbing work in 2009, reroofing in 2006, and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade in 2005 that included adding new outlets, switches, and lights. A noteworthy incident occurred in 2005 when an unpermitted powder room installation led to a violation that was subsequently resolved within three months, and the building was modified to convert an existing closet into a toilet room on both the second and third floors.

More recent concerns emerged in late 2022, when tenants reported issues with an inoperable heater and leaking kitchen sink, though these complaints are no longer active. The property has experienced various infrastructure and maintenance issues over the years, most of which have been addressed through appropriate permits and inspections. Recent records from 2023-2024 show several parking-related complaints, including multiple instances of driveway blocking, along with some street maintenance concerns such as pavement defects.

The building has also faced minor external issues like graffiti in 2020 and illegal postings in 2024. A general environmental health complaint was filed in May 2022, which was transferred to the Department of Public Health for investigation. The property's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with most significant repairs and improvements being properly permitted, though some historical compliance concerns were noted regarding unpermitted modifications.