61-63 Desmond St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The two-unit residential building at 61-63 Desmond Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Vong Long Tranh, has undergone significant recent improvements with a particular focus on safety and modernization.

Most notably, between 2023 and early 2024, comprehensive fire safety systems were installed, including a new fire sprinkler system for the ground floor, monitoring equipment, smoke detectors, pull stations, and related electrical components, collectively costing over $30,000. The property has seen substantial interior improvements, particularly in 2021 when a new ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) was constructed on the first floor, featuring a new kitchen, living area, and two bedrooms, with subsequent updates including split system installation, plumbing work, and electrical upgrades totaling approximately $200,000.

The building's infrastructure has been significantly modernized, with recent plumbing modifications including bathroom fans, kitchen ducts, and a switch from gas to electrical water heating, along with electrical improvements such as a new 100-amp panel installation for the ADU and electrical service upgrades. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including termite treatment (1990) and reroofing (1988), while more recent 311 calls relate to exterior issues such as overgrown trees (2022) and a parking complaint (2019), neither of which directly impacted building safety or habitability.