374-376 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 376 Prospect Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Mario A & Ilonka T Quevedo, has faced multiple significant code compliance issues since 2020. The property, constructed in 1906, is currently subject to several active violations regarding unauthorized modifications and safety concerns. These include issues with exterior stairs, decks, and the presence of an unauthorized third dwelling unit.

In October 2020, complaints were filed regarding deck and stair repairs at the rear and south side of the property, with allegations of reconstruction work exceeding permitted scope and completed repairs being less than 50% of the required work. Additionally, in September 2020, inspectors reported finding a third unit at the rear of the building over two floors, complete with a kitchen and bathroom, despite city records only permitting a two-unit configuration. To address these violations, the owners obtained a building permit in October 2022 (Permit #202210184537) for various corrective actions, including relocating exterior access stairs, adding a half-bath, legalizing a newly constructed ADU (487 sq ft), removing an unauthorized second-floor kitchen and deck, and making other modifications totaling $150,000.

This permit was issued in response to multiple Notices of Violation (N.O.V.) issued between 2020 and 2022, including the Final Warning Letter from August 2022. While some progress has been made through these permits, as of October 2023, several active violations remain in the system, particularly concerning stair and deck repairs and the unauthorized third unit. The building's historical records show a reroofing project was completed in 1989, and there has been recurring parking enforcement activity in the vicinity caused by vehicles blocking the sidewalk, primarily related to a Chevrolet Chevelle (license plate 2BRD829) between 2018-2021, though these issues are unrelated to the building's structural or safety concerns. These combined factors indicate ongoing compliance challenges with the building's current configuration and modifications, particularly regarding egress safety and unauthorized living spaces, though the owners have taken steps to address these issues through recent permitted work and planning applications.