506-508 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The two-unit residential building at 506-508 Taraval Street in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance issues since its construction in 1945. Most recently, in 2024, both units received laundry unit installations, with Unit #508 also undergoing wall modifications and associated electrical and plumbing work.

However, this renovation period revealed some concerning issues, as evidenced by plumbing permits indicating unauthorized kitchen modifications in both units, including improper dishwasher installations and stove connections that required legalization processes. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including reroofing projects completed in 1990 and 2004, and stairs repair work in 1986, though an attempted expansion project from 1999 to add storage rooms and a bathroom was never completed. The property has experienced several infrastructure challenges in recent years, particularly in 2022, when there were multiple sewer-related incidents including a sewage backup and odor issues requiring municipal intervention.

The building's surroundings have seen various maintenance and safety concerns, with numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning, sidewalk defects, and waste management. Notably, there are two open 311 cases from late 2024 - one regarding sidewalk damage from tree roots and another about general garbage and debris. A historical planning complaint indicated owner non-occupancy of both units, though the current status of this issue is marked as "Closed - Abated." While the building's recent renovations suggest ongoing improvements, the unauthorized modifications and infrastructure issues point to a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required remedial work and municipal intervention.