1576-1578 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 1576-1578 8th Avenue in the Inner Sunset was built in 1915 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades. The property saw a major transformation between 2016-2018, when the garage space was converted into a second dwelling unit (studio) in 2016, followed by the installation of 14 front windows in 2018, the latter of which initially occurred without proper permits and resulted in a Notice of Violation (NOV) that was eventually resolved with proper permitting and installation of aluminum clad wood windows replicating the original style.

Significant infrastructure upgrades include a solar panel installation with battery backup system in 2019 (7.4 kW system), complete electrical system upgrades including a 200-amp service installation in 2015, and various plumbing improvements including new DWV systems and water heater installation in 2017. The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic upkeep, with two complete reroofing projects (one in 2008 and another in 2015), and the replacement of various fixtures.

A few minor concerns have been noted over the years, including a fire complaint in 2007 regarding blocked exits which was found to have no merit, and two infrastructure-related complaints in 2021 and 2013 regarding overgrown trees and pavement defects outside the building, though these were municipal issues not directly related to the building itself. The property was converted from a single-family home to a two-family dwelling, meeting all necessary planning code requirements including density, open space access, and rear yard exposure regulations.