298 Rhine St, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 298 Rhine Street in the Outer Mission is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Xie Bao Qin and Zhang Leon Ku. The building's permit history reveals several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between 2003-2007. Major violations during this period included water drainage problems affecting neighboring property (2005), an unsafe and improperly installed water heater (2005), and unpermitted modifications including dry rot repairs and unauthorized partition walls (2003).

A significant renovation project was attempted in 2000 to add amenities including a playroom and full bath, but the permit expired and subsequent complaints indicated unauthorized construction. The structure underwent various repairs and improvements, including a completed bathroom and electrical upgrades in 2013. Recent activity at the property has been minimal in terms of structural changes, with the most notable recent issues being exterior maintenance matters recorded in early 2025, including reports of overgrown trees and multiple instances of garbage and debris.

The building has experienced two fire-related incidents - a false alarm in 2019 and a vacant building complaint in 2016, both of which were resolved. The property's permit and violation history indicates a pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent corrections between 2003-2011, though no major violations have been recorded in recent years. Infrastructure improvements include plumbing and electrical work completed in 2013, though the building's historical issues suggest careful monitoring of maintenance standards should be continued.