2388-2392 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

The property at 2388-2392 46th Ave is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1941 and currently owned by William P. and Lisa L. Tsang.

The building has undergone several significant modifications over the past decade, primarily related to the ground-floor commercial space's restaurant operations. Most recently, in May 2024, comprehensive plumbing work was completed for the restaurant's fixtures and equipment, following a series of permits and inspections between 2015-2018 that involved concrete repairs, electrical upgrades, and plumbing modifications totaling over $22,000. The property has experienced multiple compliance issues, including a 2015 incident of alleged unlawful occupancy and restaurant operation without final inspection, and several instances of construction work without proper permits. The building's history shows attention to safety concerns, with three violations in 2002 related to fire safety equipment and smoke detectors being promptly abated within two weeks.

Recent months have seen a concerning pattern of sanitation issues, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans in January 2025. The property has also been marketed recently as a potentially vacant commercial space, as evidenced by a Craigslist advertisement from June 2023. Planning records indicate complex interactions between the property and adjacent commercial spaces, particularly regarding restaurant expansion and liquor licensing matters between 3554 and 3560 Taraval Street, though these matters have generally been resolved through proper channels. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows a mix of routine upkeep and occasional lapses that required regulatory intervention, though most recent work has been properly permitted and inspected.