1527-1529 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The two-unit residential building located at 1527-1529 Kirkham Street in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flat/duplex structure built in 1904, currently owned by Edward Hwa-chung Tung and Jud. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2019-2020, including major interior remodeling of both units - Unit 1527 received new stairs to the second floor, three new bedrooms, two bathrooms, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom updates, while Unit 1529 underwent similar kitchen and bathroom renovations. This renovation period also included the removal of all fireplaces and modifications to the building's exterior, including the removal of a wood fence and gate at the facade, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $175,000.

The building has a documented history of window upgrades, with both units receiving new energy-efficient vinyl frame windows in 2008, totaling 18 replacements across both units. Several fire alarm system complaints were recorded between 2011-2019, all of which were promptly corrected according to records. More recent concerns include ongoing maintenance issues, with an open sidewalk defect case from June 2024 related to tree root lifting of the sidewalk.

The property has experienced multiple encampment-related issues in the surrounding area during 2022-2024, though these are external to the building itself. While the building's major systems appear to have been recently upgraded, including heating systems in 2007, the property has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues historically, though all have been resolved promptly. The most recent building improvements suggest significant investment in modernizing both units, though some recent maintenance concerns regarding the exterior have emerged.