224 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-unit residential building at 224 Russia Avenue, located in the Excelsior neighborhood, has a documented history of significant regulatory and safety issues between 2003 and 2016. Built in 1923 and classified as a Flats & Duplex building, the property underwent multiple enforcement actions to address unauthorized modifications, including illegal dwelling units and safety violations. Between 2003 and 2015, the property experienced three major enforcement actions requiring the removal of unauthorized construction, including bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces that had been added without proper permits.

These removals occurred in 2003, 2013, and 2015, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed in 2016. The building faced several safety-related violations in 2003-2004, including issues with floor coverings, ventilation, smoke detection systems, and heating systems, all of which were ultimately abated by April 2004. A significant complaint from August 2003 detailed multiple habitability concerns, including water damage, security issues, plumbing problems, electrical hazards, and blocked exits related to the unauthorized units.

The property underwent two major permit-compliance projects to remove illegal constructions, the first in 2013-2015 addressing ground floor modifications, and a second in 2015-2016 focusing on an unauthorized rear structure. The most recent building permit from 2015 specifically addressed the removal of an illegal one-story structure that contained a full dwelling unit with various amenities. The property history also shows several recent 311 calls related to the location, primarily concerning parking issues, though these are less significant compared to the historical building compliance matters.