19 Augusta St, San Francisco, CA 94124

The two-unit, single-story multi-family residential building at 19 Augusta Street in Silver Terrace, owned by Tan Can Chuan & May Lee, has a significant history of permit-related issues and maintenance concerns. Originally built in 1916, the property underwent a horizontal addition completed in 1993, with several associated permits from 1993-1996. More recently, there have been multiple building permit violations, including unauthorized modifications to the entranceway in 2020, garage remodeling without permits in 2017, and illegal work complaints in 2003.

The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2025, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and hygiene issues reported to city services, including incidents of human waste. Three alarm system activations were recorded by the fire department, though no fires occurred or injuries were reported. The property currently shows numerous open violations related to fire safety requirements at a different address (45 Conkling St), including issues with emergency lighting, sprinkler service, exits/obstructions, and an alarm system maintained order to abate from 2023-2024.

While the building has undergone some legitimate modifications over the years, including the earlier-mentioned horizontal addition, there has been a pattern of unauthorized work that has triggered multiple complaints. The most recent tenant buyout record from December 2020 shows a payment of $18,000 to one tenant at 8 Waterville Street, though this address appears unrelated to the Augusta Street property. The ongoing issues with garbage, debris, and various regulatory violations suggest continuing challenges with property maintenance and compliance.