28-30 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 28-30 Richland Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Victor M. Lima and Esper Lopez. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, particularly between 2012-2018, including multiple notice of violation (NOV) cases related to unpermitted construction work, electrical system deficiencies, and safety concerns.

Notable incidents include a 2012 violation for furnace exhaust and fire escape access issues, 2013 complaints about electrical wiring safety, and a 2018 complaint regarding unpermitted gate installation. The property underwent various improvements and corrections during this period, including electrical wiring updates, furnace installations, and plumbing system work, with most violations being officially abated by 2018. More recent history shows a 2022 complaint about unpermitted construction work, which was resolved by January 2023.

The building has received attention for various maintenance issues through 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to garbage management and parking concerns. Records indicate extensive plumbing and electrical work between 2008-2018, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, window replacements, and comprehensive rewiring of both units. The building's permit history shows proper processing of several violation corrections, such as the legalization of an 8-foot high front yard fence and improvements to resolve dry rot issues with rear stairs. While the property has faced multiple compliance challenges in the past, most violations have been addressed through proper permitting and inspections, and there have been no active building violations since 2018.