1538-1540 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The two-unit residential building at 1538-1540 Palou Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Anna Huong Chieu Nguyen, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, with the most recent work being completed siding repairs in January 2024 costing $2,000. The building has experienced multiple serious habitability issues in recent years, including several incidents of water damage, mold, and pest infestations (roaches, mice) between 2014-2017.

In 2015-2016, the building faced numerous violations requiring attention to interior surfaces, electrical systems, and plumbing, including repairs to floor coverings, electrical outlets, appliances, and weather stripping. A significant exterior issue was addressed in 1992 with the installation of concrete piers to replace wood plates. More recent concerns include multiple 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and sewer issues in 2024-2025, with a sewage backup incident recorded in January 2025.

The building's maintenance history includes various permit work, such as reroofing in 1997 and electrical system upgrades in 2005. Several fire safety concerns were documented between 2015-2022, including blocked exits, electrical systems issues, and illegal occupancy allegations, though many were marked as having "No Merit" or were corrected promptly. A significant tenant buyout occurred in July 2023 at the associated address of 1567 Palou Avenue, involving two tenants and totaling $92,075. While many of the building's past violations have been resolved (most notably in 2016), the property has shown recurring maintenance challenges over the years, with the most recent activity primarily involving exterior maintenance and ongoing concerns about waste management systems.