501-507 Velasco Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 501-507 Velasco Avenue in Visitacion Valley, owned by Redwood Prpty Investors III, has a documented history dating back to 1985. Built in 1947, the property has undergone several significant improvements, including window replacements in 2013, electrical system upgrades in 2005 (featuring new lighting, switches, receptacles, circuits, panel, and meters), and the installation of new handrails for the front stairway in 2011 to address safety concerns. A notable incident occurred in 2004 when Unit 4 experienced minor fire damage requiring substantial repairs (valued at $89,800) to the kitchen floor, electrical system, and wall furnace, with the electrical system being further upgraded that same year.

The building faced multiple violations in 2001 related to safety systems, including requirements for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, security locks, and stair repairs, though these were all abated by July 2001. More recent history shows periodic routine inspections, including a significant mold remediation case in 2010 and external maintenance issues. The property has experienced several 311 calls in early 2025 primarily related to garbage and debris removal, with details indicating these were mostly resolved, though there are currently open cases regarding sidewalk defects and public graffiti as of January 2025.

Earlier maintenance issues included leaking roofs in the 1995 complaint, which was not fully resolved until 2013. The building's history includes multiple sidewalk repair permits from 2000 and a reroofing project from 1997, suggesting ongoing attention to basic infrastructure maintenance. Fire incident reports show five recorded incidents, primarily involving non-injury situations such as outside fires and other hazardous conditions.