442-446 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 3-unit residential building at 442-446 Taraval Street in the Inner Parkside neighborhood, owned by Samuel and Catherine Luk, was constructed in 1987 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in September 2021, exterior improvements were made with the replacement of wood siding with Hardie siding on both side elevations, covering approximately 900 square feet at a cost of $18,000. The building has experienced multiple instances of unauthorized unit conversions and occupancy violations, including a 2005 complaint about illegal dwelling in a storefront space (#46) and a 2008 report of unauthorized fifth unit occupancy, though these issues were subsequently resolved.

Three routine housing inspections between 2001 and 2005 revealed several safety concerns that were addressed, including fire safety issues such as fire extinguisher maintenance and egress obstructions, though there was one documented window repair violation in 2005. The property has maintained an active commercial component, with a successful change-of-use application completed in 2017 for a tattoo parlor (Moonrise Tattoo Waters Gallery) from office space, which was permitted in the NC-2 zoning district. Recent maintenance activities include a completed electrical permit in September 2024 for disconnect replacement.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to exterior upkeep, including multiple graffiti removals between 2013 and 2029, with the most recent instance reported in May 2023. While there have been several infrastructure maintenance issues recorded through 311 calls, such as sidewalk defects (2020) and curb issues (2020), these were typically addressed promptly. The building's fire safety systems appear to have been maintained, with a known fire complaint in 2015 that was resolved with the condition corrected.