1715 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1715 Newcomb Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Wu Xiaoqi, was constructed in 1989 and contains two units. The property has experienced numerous compliance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent significant activity being the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2019-2020 at a cost of approximately $10,000. The building underwent substantial modifications between 2013-2019, including attempts to legalize a ground floor kitchen and convert the building from two units to three under Ordinance #43-14, which resulted in various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property's history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly between 2013-2014, when multiple violations were documented regarding unpermitted construction, unauthorized additional units, and interior maintenance issues including mold/mildew problems and lead paint hazards. The building experienced infrastructure maintenance issues as evidenced by a 2001 electrical problem complaint regarding flickering lights and inadequate stairway lighting, and a 1999 complaint about deteriorating floor conditions and unauthorized unit modifications. While most building violations have been marked as "Not Active" and many cases have been closed through various compliance actions, the property has a documented history of requiring multiple permit modifications and violation abatement processes to address unauthorized modifications and safety concerns.

Recent history from 2023-2024 shows several reports of street cleaning requirements near the property, though these appear to be routine municipal services. The building's current permits suggest that major structural changes have stabilized, with more recent work focused on safety improvements such as the fire sprinkler system installation. A 2014 Task Force Inspection also noted an unauthorized large shed in the rear yard, though this issue appears to have been resolved. The property has gone through significant regulatory scrutiny and modification processes to reach its current state, with particular attention paid to bringing various unauthorized modifications into compliance with building and safety codes.