2861-2865 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

The 2861-2865 San Bruno Avenue property is a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1950, containing 3 residential units with ground-floor retail space. Owned by Lee Yun Ling & Cindy Zhou, this Portola neighborhood building has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing efforts to resolve building code compliance issues stemming from a 2019 violation (201985831) regarding unauthorized changes to a light court and rooftop penthouse, which resulted in multiple permit applications including a large $1.2 million project initiated in August 2023 to address these violations and restore the building to its approved unit mix and bulk.

The building has also seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 62 heads in 2017 (PP20170214967), electrical system upgrades, and various plumbing improvements. The property has faced several active violations and complaints, particularly regarding its commercial storefront status. There are currently three active complaints regarding vacant commercial storefronts (filed in 2019 and 2020), and multiple fire safety violations related to fire extinguishers and standpipe maintenance from 2019.

A concerning security issue emerged in 2015 regarding an unsecured gate between the property and a neighboring construction site, though this was eventually addressed. Recent records show numerous sanitation-related concerns, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the property, though these cases were generally resolved by city services. The building's ownership group has sought various permits and modifications over the years, including attempts to address unauthorized unit conversions and facade modifications, though some applications remain on hold pending resolution of regulatory issues.