656-658 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 656-658 Andover Street property in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Devin Ruppenstein. The building has undergone several significant changes in recent years, most notably the removal of an unauthorized basement dwelling unit in 2021, which followed a 2018 violation complaint about the illegal unit that had allegedly existed for over 30 years. The property faced various maintenance and safety issues, including a 2011 incident with no heat, hot water, or gas found during a gas leak investigation, and the same year had problems with unpermitted work involving front garage framing and paint scraping.

Other historical concerns include a 2013 mold and mildew violation, which was promptly addressed, and termite-related repairs completed in 2017. Recent improvements to the building include electrical upgrades completed in August 2021, involving rewiring of the garage and kitchen, and reroofing work done in 2019. The building has experienced ongoing parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued between 2022 and 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks.

The property also had one minor fire-related complaint in 2012 regarding blocked exits, which was determined to have no merit. A conditional use authorization was approved for the removal of the unauthorized dwelling unit, bringing the building back into compliance with its official two-unit designation. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement, with several citations issued for various violations in 2023-2024.