1646-1650 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1646-1650 Palou Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928 in the Bayview neighborhood, currently owned by Barry Dermot & Veerathanong. The building has experienced several significant safety concerns and maintenance issues over the past decade, with the most critical events occurring between 2011-2015 when violations related to fire safety, electrical systems, and structural elements were documented.

These violations included problems with fire extinguishers, deck repairs, handrails, and damaged walls, many of which were abated by March 2015 through various construction projects totaling over $100,000, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, rear deck and stair replacements, and installation of new safety features. More recent concerns include a significant incident in May 2014 involving a collapsed rear stairway that created unsafe conditions, though this was addressed through subsequent repairs.

The building underwent substantial improvements in 2015, including electrical system upgrades with a new subpanel installation, plumbing renovations, and furnace installation. Recent maintenance records from 2024 indicate some ongoing infrastructure challenges, including a sewer backup issue that was resolved promptly, and there are current reports of lifted sidewalk due to tree roots. The property has a history of required inspections for various violations but has shown consistent effort from ownership to address and resolve identified issues, particularly during the 2014-2015 period when many documented problems were systematically corrected.