2308 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

2308 San Bruno Avenue is a three-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, built in 1966 and owned by Ear Phalla & Hout Sok. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past five years, including substantial modifications in 2020-2021 that involved comprehensive bathroom and bedroom remodeling, kitchen relocation, and additions to the third floor, with a permitted cost of $168,000. The building underwent major safety improvements in 2019, including the installation of a new sprinkler system with monitoring for the ground floor, and the replacement of the entire electrical system with a new 100-amp subpanel.

Earlier renovations in 2018 focused on updating unit interiors, including kitchen and bathroom improvements, window replacements, and addressing dry rot issues. The building has a history of maintenance and habitability issues, particularly evident in 2017 when multiple complaints were filed regarding heating problems, plumbing issues, and interior damage, though these were subsequently resolved. Earlier violations from 2001 related to fire safety and security requirements were also abated.

Two tenant buyouts occurred in early 2020, one for $45,000 involving 4 tenants and another for $32,500 involving 1 tenant. The property has been subject to regular routine inspections, and while several 311 service requests were logged in recent years (2020-2024), these primarily relate to exterior maintenance and street conditions rather than building-specific issues. The most recent building permit activity suggests ongoing interest in property improvements, with the latest work involving electrical system updates and sprinkler system modifications in 2019, followed by unit-specific renovations in 2020-2021.