1644 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The four-story multi-family residential building at 1644 Palou Avenue, located in the Bayview neighborhood, was constructed in 1988 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, there have been multiple investigations and complaints regarding possible illegal units within the building between 2010 and 2016, with allegations of 9 total units including 3-4 units with kitchens and bathrooms.

These concerns prompted substantial renovation work in 2010, which involved bathroom conversions and the installation of an exercise room and party room, along with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. In 2021, there was an attempt to convert the existing exercise room and party room space to a new ADU, though this permit is still listed as filed. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, including a 2017 complaint about mold on walls, windows, and bathroom lights, and several building violations from 2007-2017 related to electrical, plumbing, and interior surface problems. While these violations were officially abated, they indicate a history of maintenance challenges.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external issues such as parking enforcement and general street maintenance, with multiple citations for illegal parking between 2021 and 2024, and various street cleaning requests. Historical records show significant renovation work was completed in 2010-2011, including the installation of three half bathrooms, new furnaces, a water heater, gas line work, and electrical repairs, suggesting substantial investment in improving the building's infrastructure. A tenant buyout was recorded in 2016 for the adjacent address (1642 Palou Avenue) for $38,000, though it's unclear how this related to the primary address. The property has also maintained its classification as a multi-family residential building throughout its history.