1678-1680 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1678-1680 Kirkwood Avenue, owned by Iris Wong and Harry Vong, was constructed in 1989 and has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime. Most recently, in 2019, the building received substantial exterior improvements, including a new cement board siding installation at the rear of the building and a complete reroofing project, totaling approximately $28,800 in improvements. Earlier maintenance work included deck safety improvements in 2008 with the replacement of posts on the rear deck, though this work followed complaints about dangerous conditions.

Notable historical maintenance records show attempted improvements to the building's exterior in 2001, when work was proposed to remove wood siding and install plaster surfaces, though this permit ultimately expired. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, with documented tenant complaints in 2001 and 2008 regarding plumbing, structural, and general maintenance problems. More recently, in 2024, the property received a violation notice for multiple fire code violations, though this was promptly addressed.

The property has generated numerous service calls to 311 in recent months (2024-2025), primarily regarding street cleaning and waste management issues in the surrounding area, which suggests ongoing challenges with the immediate vicinity's maintenance conditions. A significant tenant buyout occurred in July 2021, with one tenant receiving $29,000 to vacate the unit. While the building's recent permit history shows regular maintenance activity, the frequency of complaints and violations over the years indicates a pattern of ongoing maintenance challenges that have required regular attention.