14-16 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 14-16 Prospect Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Ian Dow and Tallia Hillel, is a 2-story flats/duplex structure built in 1908. The property has a significant history of maintenance issues and compliance concerns, most notably regarding violations documented in 2011 that led to a lengthy abatement process. The violation complaint from February 2011 cited unauthorized work including the installation of new garage doors, windows, and siding, with the violation monitoring fee of $52 still classified as active.

Multiple permits were subsequently filed to address these violations, including a 2016 permit for siding installation, window replacement (aluminum single-pane to wood-framed double-hung), and garage door replacement. The building's maintenance history shows considerable attention to structural improvements, with several permits from the 1990s documenting various repairs, including bearing wall replacement, French door installation, and drywall replacement. A hazardous materials complaint was recorded in August 2011 but was promptly resolved the same day.

More recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding waste receptacle placement and multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2020-2024. The most recent documented building issue, from December 2023, was related to three-garbage accumulation near the property, though this was promptly resolved through outreach and enforcement. The building's records show consistent efforts by the owners to address both routine maintenance and more significant structural issues over the years, though there have been notable delays in resolving some violations, requiring multiple permits and corrections throughout the 2010s. While some exterior maintenance issues persist as evidenced by recent 311 calls, there haven’t been any recorded safety incidents or significant internal building complaints in recent years, suggesting improved compliance with building codes and regulations.