1639 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1639 Kirkwood Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Yen B Trac Lvg Tr. The building underwent significant changes and improvements in the early 2000s, including a voluntary seismic and structural upgrade with interior remodeling of the rear units in 2003-2004, complete rewiring in 2004, and various plumbing upgrades.

Several housing complaints were recorded between 2000 and 2013, with initial significant violations in 2000 involving multiple issues including illegal occupancy, heating system problems, unapproved plumbing, and various maintenance concerns, all of which were eventually abated by 2004. More recent concerns include a plumbing fixture replacement in 2014 and a house trap replacement in 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance activities. The building faced fire safety concerns in December 2017, with violations issued for electrical systems, alarm systems, and related hazards, though these were referred to hearing rather than resulting in immediate penalties.

There have been several plumbing issues documented, including multiple bathroom repairs and a sewage overflow incident in 2012. Recent activity around the property includes multiple reports of garbage and debris in late 2024, with varying resolutions, and one electrical systems violation recorded in 2017 that was addressed promptly. The property's permit history shows consistent efforts to maintain and upgrade the building, though the 2017 fire code violations suggest some areas still require attention to meet current safety standards.