247-249 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 247-249 Brighton Ave in the Ingleside neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by David Y & Jenny K Kiu Chiu. The building has undergone significant scrutiny and multiple enforcement actions regarding unauthorized structures and units. A major incident occurred in 2014 (Complaint #201450561) when inspectors found an unauthorized two-story structure at the rear of the property containing illegal dwelling units, with numerous safety violations documented, including unapproved plumbing, electrical wiring, unauthorized kitchen installations, and fire safety concerns.

This led to several permits and legal actions to address the violations between 2014 and 2019, including the removal of the unauthorized structure and related improvements. In 2018, the property underwent permitted improvements including the addition of a full bathroom on the second floor and modifications to the garage area, though there were subsequent complaints about construction work continuing beyond permitted scope, as noted in a December 2019 complaint. More recent history shows the property has had recurring issues with garbage and debris management outside the building, with multiple 311 calls for general cleaning between 2020 and 2024.

While the major compliance issues from 2014-2019 appear to have been resolved with the abatement of the illegal units and structures, there have been ongoing concerns about property maintenance and waste management in the vicinity of the building. The property underwent a significant amount of remediation work to comply with various building codes and regulations. The most recent major improvement was the addition of a full bathroom on the second floor in 2019, completed with both plumbing and electrical permits. All major violations from the 2014 inspection appear to have been addressed, with the building now operating as a legal two-unit structure as originally intended, though with noted concerns about waste management and debris on the property in recent years.