3246-3248 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3246-3248 18th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Cheuk Family Trust. The building has a complex history, beginning with a significant fire incident in September 2003 that resulted in serious structural damage and a subsequent three-year period of abandonment, during which the building was reported to have developed a dangerous lean towards Shotwell Street.

The property underwent substantial renovations in 2011-2013, including the installation of new furnaces, complete plumbing system updates, and electrical work, followed by commercial modifications between 2013-2017 involving a restaurant space with equipment additions, hood replacements, and fire suppression system installation. In recent years, the building has faced multiple compliance and maintenance issues, with the most pressing concern being an active violation (201468433 filed in 2014) regarding unpermitted construction of a door between the commercial space and garage.

There have also been recurring problems with the restaurant's roof exhaust system causing vibrations and noise in the residential units above (201631341 and 201620971, both filed in 2016). Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing issues with encampments and illegal parking in the vicinity of the property. The building's history includes several instances of being cited as abandoned or blighted (particularly between 2009-2010), though these complaints have all been marked as "Not Active." The property underwent significant renovation and compliance work between 2014-2020, including multiple permits for final inspections and compliance with notices of violation, though some permits remain in filed status rather than completed.