516 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The five-unit multi-family residential building at 516 Brazil Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Jose R P & Jennifer Herrera, was constructed in 1915 and consists of two stories with a residential portion above retail space. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues and repairs, with particular attention required for stair safety and water-related problems. Most notably, there were significant violations filed in 2006 regarding water damage, mold, interior surface conditions, smoke detector requirements, handrails, and heating systems, which were all abated by January 2008.

The building has undergone several stair-related repairs over the years, including a major reconstruction in 2009 and dry rot repairs in 2011, suggesting ongoing attention to safety concerns. More recent improvements include the installation of a new house trap and sewer lateral in March 2022. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety issues, including work on vertical siding, window replacements, and deck modifications in earlier years (1986-2004).

A recurring pattern of parking violations has been documented recently, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking. The building has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent recorded inspection in 2011 showing no active violations, though there are currently some open noise complaints from late 2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over its history, particularly during the 2000s, the record indicates compliance with required repairs and improvements, with no active violations in recent years. The property management has typically responded to maintenance issues and housing inspections, though there have been periods requiring multiple citations to achieve compliance.