442 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

442 Holloway Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1973, currently owned by Li Li Ping. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, there is an active housing inspection case from 2018 regarding unauthorized unit conversions that allegedly expanded the building from three to five units, involving enclosure of the rear deck and conversion of garage spaces. A recent complaint from 2024 involves improperly ventilated cooking exhaust affecting neighboring properties, which was still under investigation as of October 2024.

The property has a history of maintenance issues, including a persistent roof leak reported in 2016, water damage to doors, and various fire safety concerns documented in 2016 that required attention to egress, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage. Multiple building permits show efforts to address these issues, including repairs to wooden stairs (2016), reroofing (2010), and window replacements (2005). A notable renovation was attempted in 2018 with a permit for the legalization of dwelling units at the first floor, valued at $94,179, though this permit was only in plan check status as of 2018. The building's history includes some concerning health and safety issues, such as mold problems reported in 2018 and previous sewage overflow incidents in 2012, though many violations from 2000 and 2016 were eventually abated.

Recent activities around the property have included multiple parking enforcement requests, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. The building's records reveal a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep, particularly in addressing habitability concerns. While some improvements have been documented through building permits, several significant issues appear to remain unresolved, particularly regarding unit legalization and recent ventilation problems. The property's history indicates past difficulties with fire safety compliance, water damage, and mold, though many of these historical violations have been addressed through various means, including repairs and permits.