500 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-unit residential building at 500 Russia Avenue in Excelsior, built in 1908 and currently owned by the Dunn/schick Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and modifications over the past decades. Most recently, in August 2023, four street-visible windows were replaced with new wood windows featuring a low U-factor of 0.30, representing an $18,000 investment in energy efficiency. The building has seen substantial window improvements over the years, with a complete replacement of 18 street-visible windows in 2015 using aluminum wood clad materials.

A notable 2022 permit indicates an interior remodel including the removal of non-permitted stairs between units and a bathroom remodel in the upper unit, costing $25,000. In 2007, the property underwent important safety upgrades, including voluntary strengthening of the garage and first floor levels with steel frames and plywood shear walls, though a more extensive interior remodel and deck addition permit from the same year was ultimately cancelled. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls logged between September 2024 and early 2025.

These calls primarily concerned exterior conditions, including curb or ramp defects, overgrown trees blocking street lights, and concerns regarding deck stairs handrails. While many of these issues have been resolved or transferred to appropriate agencies, there remains an open case regarding tree maintenance and curb defects as of September 2024. The building's historical records show consistent attention to maintenance and upgrading of key systems, including a gas line extension completed in 2012, repair of dry-rotted siding in 2001, and various interior modifications dating back to 1986. Despite the age of the building and its history of renovations, there are currently no active building code violations or planning code complaints on record.