1225-1229 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The two-unit residential building at 1225-1229 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Wesam Abouelata, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1911. The building's history reveals several concerning events, most notably a significant 2018 complaint involving unpermitted remodeling work in the upper unit, including the installation of new windows and electrical and plumbing modifications by a local unlicensed handyman.

Additionally, in 2004, there was a brief incident regarding unauthorized lock changes that restricted tenants' access, though this was resolved within a week. The building's maintenance record shows a reroofing project from 1999, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced various infrastructure and environmental issues in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024.

Current concerns include an unresolved issue with tree roots damaging the sidewalk (reported December 2022) and a pattern of street cleaning matters, including reports of waste (human or animal) on the sidewalk and overflowed city garbage cans. The area has also seen some parking-related incidents, with documented cases of sidewalk parking in 2024 and 2023, though enforcement officers were unable to validate all complaints. While many of these recent issues have been resolved through standard municipal processes, they suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and street upkeep in the surrounding area.