118-120 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The two-unit residential building at 118-120 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Song Jue Rong, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the property experienced major compliance problems in 2004-2005 when unauthorized construction work was discovered, including the installation of two kitchens on the ground floor and associated electrical and plumbing work, which led to multiple Notices of Violation (NOV) and legal proceedings.

These illegal modifications were eventually addressed, and in 2004, the property underwent some legalization work including the installation of new electrical receptacles in the kitchen. In recent developments, the property has shown positive improvements with the planned installation of solar power systems, with two permits issued in October and December 2024 for installing solar PV modules and energy storage units, totaling approximately 9.3 kW capacity.

However, the building has also faced some recurring maintenance and compliance challenges, including a 2024 fire complaint regarding combustible materials (which was corrected), and multiple 311 calls in late 2024 related to parking issues, sidewalk usage, and a sewage backup incident. The property underwent reroofing work in 2010 and had previous electrical system upgrades in 2001, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts by the current owner. While many historical compliance issues have been resolved, including a 2004 violation regarding a hazardous bathroom window condition, the recent solar installations indicate a commitment to improving the building's infrastructure, though some maintenance and parking management issues persist.