5288-5290 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 5288-5290 3rd Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1934 and currently owned by John L. Tusch. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably concerning the exterior rear stairs, which required multiple repairs and replacements between 2020 and 2021, with costs totaling over $46,000.

The most pressing current concern is an active building violation from January 2024 regarding peeling and flaking paint on the exterior, which presents potential lead hazard concerns that require proper remediation. This paint condition has been noted in multiple complaints, including a December 2023 report describing the property as a "blight property." The building's maintenance history shows various improvements and repairs over the years, including window replacements in 2008, a new retaining wall construction in 2007, and electrical upgrades in 2005. Recent activity in January 2025 has generated several service requests related to garbage and debris maintenance near the property, though these are external to the building itself.

The property has also experienced some fire safety concerns, including a 2023 incident involving hood and duct service and previous violations in 2007 and 2016 regarding vegetation and fire extinguisher requirements, though these issues were either corrected or rescinded. The building has a history of signage-related issues, with a 2003 complaint about an unpermitted billboard installation, and various permitted advertising sign activities coordinated through Clear Channel Outdoor. While the structure has undergone necessary maintenance and repairs over the years, the current focus should be on addressing the active building violation regarding lead paint hazards, which is the most significant current concern affecting resident safety and environmental conditions.