304-306 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 304-306 Brazil Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Chen Yao Xuan. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovations completed in 2024 including kitchen and bathroom remodels (costing $35,000), electrical upgrades (costing $11,000), window replacements, and extensive plumbing work involving new sewer systems and water pipes. These improvements follow a history of maintenance issues and violations, most notably a serious incident in 2012 when the attic space was improperly converted into a dwelling unit, leading to multiple life safety concerns including lack of proper egress and heating systems.

This unauthorized conversion was later addressed through proper permits that legalized the attic modifications and corrected various safety violations. The building's maintenance history shows periodic issues with windows, weatherproofing, and various interior surfaces, many of which have been addressed through recent renovations. Three building complaints were filed in 2024 regarding construction noise, though these appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained a generally active permit record, with the recent completed permits indicating significant investment in building improvements.

Historical permits show earlier repairs including plumbing upgrades in 1983 and a re-roofing project in 1998, though these were completed many years ago. The property has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple graffiti incidents (most recently in 2019), and sidewalk concerns, though these are primarily cosmetic in nature. Overall, the recent pattern of extensive improvements suggests a concerted effort by ownership to address past deficiencies and modernize the building, though potential noise disturbances during construction periods might have impacted current residents. The property is now in better compliance with safety and building codes, having corrected many of the historical violations through proper permitting and renovations.