501 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 501 Andover Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Jean-francois Debroux and constructed in 1926, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades. The property has seen substantial recent activity, including window upgrades in 2019 (replacing five windows with energy-efficient aluminum clad wood windows) and a major kitchen remodel in 2018 valued at $50,000 that included new cabinets, appliances, countertops, and electrical upgrades. The building underwent reroofing in both 2014 and 1995, with the more recent work costing $12,000.

A noteworthy event in 2017 involved tenant buyouts totaling $30,000 for three tenants. Recent maintenance concerns have emerged, particularly in late 2023 and early 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding property issues. These include problems with tree roots lifting the sidewalk (reported in December 2023 and February 2024), a collapsed sidewalk (resolved in December 2023), and a sewage backup incident in December 2024.

The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with several reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2023 and early 2024. Historical records show various improvements including a significant kitchen relocation project in 2002 (costing $56,000) and electrical system upgrades. The building underwent termite inspection in 2007 and several street space permits were issued in the 2000s, with one valued at $30,000 in 2002.