436-438 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 436-438 Russia Avenue is a 2-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Excelsior neighborhood, constructed in 1999 by developers Kung-Ming Chiu and others, following the demolition of a previous two-family structure that straddled two lots. The building experienced a significant incident in April 2006 when a fire occurred, resulting in substantial damage estimated over $30,000, and led to multiple Notices of Violation under San Francisco Building Code Section 102.

The fire damage was subsequently repaired between 2006-2012, including work on sheetrock, paint, carpet, and electrical systems, with the building finally receiving final abatement in November 2012. More recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing project undertaken in 2015 at a cost of $12,200. The property has had several building permit applications related to modifications, including window installations and yard revisions between 1995-1999, with most of these permits expiring.

The building's recent history (2024-2025) shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding waste management, with multiple 311 calls related to garbage and debris on or near the property. There were also two plumbing-related incidents reported in September 2024, initially identified as water leaks and a sewage backup, though one was determined to be possibly related to sewer issues rather than water infrastructure problems. The property has undergone various planning processes, including a lot merger and subdivision approval, and has had some utility-related installations, such as a Verizon Wireless Distributed Antenna System on a nearby utility pole, which was approved and installed in 2022.