1596 Quesada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1596 Quesada Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood is a multi-family residential building currently registered with zero units, owned by Tan Zi Qi & Chen Que Hua. The building has a significant history of fire-related issues, most notably a serious incident in January 2006 that caused structural damage to the front facade and roof joists, leading to multiple active violations regarding unsound structures that have persisted since 2006, despite various repair attempts.

The building underwent substantial renovation work in 2006 following the fire, including the installation of two new kitchens and bathrooms, though subsequent permits for additional modifications in 2010, including bedroom and bathroom additions, were cancelled or expired. The property has experienced recurring issues with vacant or abandoned building status, with complaints filed in 2010 and 2011, and multiple instances of garbage and debris accumulation around the site, as evidenced by recent 311 calls in January 2025. More recent concerns include a blocked exits complaint in March 2023 that was promptly corrected, and two cooking fires that occurred in 2023, though neither resulted in injuries.

The building's electrical system has undergone several upgrades and repairs over the years, including meter socket and main disconnect replacements in 2010, and various electrical installations in 2005-2010. There have been two tenant buyouts recorded in the vicinity of this address, though not directly at 1596 Quesada Avenue, with the most recent occurring in September 2019 for 1469 Palou Avenue involving four tenants and totaling $60,000. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding waste management and building safety issues.