1565 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1565 48th Ave in the Outer Sunset, owned by Ken Q Luu, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, in 2014 the building received a $10,000 reroofing project, and in 2012 there were substantial interior improvements including the addition of rooms and safety upgrades to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all floors. The property experienced a cluster of serious maintenance issues in 2008, when multiple complaints were filed regarding building code violations that spanned security, fire safety, and general maintenance categories.

These violations, which were all abated by July 16, 2008, included problems with door hardware, windows, combustible storage, fire extinguisher requirements, and egress obstructions. The complaints originated from concerns about illegal room conversions and ventilation problems that affected multiple units during that period. Recent records from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing challenges with parking enforcement around the building, with multiple reports of blocking driveways resulting in citations to offending vehicles.

There have also been some maintenance concerns reported through 311 calls, including issues with overgrown trees and debris cleanup. Fire safety records show two alarm activations - one for a malfunctioning smoke detector and another for an alarm system activation with no fire - suggesting basic fire safety systems are in place, though their recent performance has been documented. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activity, including the completion of the 2023-2024 emergency repairs and improvements to ensure compliance with current safety standards, though some permits from the 1990s are now expired.