1526 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1526 Newcomb Avenue in Bayview, owned by Zhou Jing Ying, is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910. The property has undergone several significant renovations, with major work completed in 2005 including comprehensive electrical upgrades (125-amp service, new wiring throughout, installation of numerous outlets, lights, and switches), kitchen and bathroom remodels, and repair of stairs and porch due to dry rot. A water leak relief operation was conducted in early 2025, revealing an issue between the tree well and the property line that required attention.

The building has had recurring water-related issues this year, with reports of property damage from tree roots and municipal infrastructure concerns. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns over the years, most notably a cluster of issues in early 2025 involving multiple instances of illegal parking, garbage and debris complaints, and two open cases regarding property damage potentially related to tree maintenance. In recent years, there have been documented concerns about the property's condition, including a 2017 complaint about fire hazards due to unkempt dry grass, access issues for painting, and an overgrown tree affecting neighboring property.

The building's historical permit record shows substantial improvements, including a $25,000 addition for bathroom work, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and a complete electrical system upgrade in 2005, as well as reroofing work from 2000. While there have been some fire safety-related incidents (two complaints in 2014 and 2021 regarding alarm systems), no civilian injuries have been reported in connection with these events. Most recently, there have been multiple parking enforcement actions taken against vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks near the property.