41-43 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-unit residential building at 41-43 Barcelona Avenue, owned by Tony George & Araxy Bastian, was constructed in 1948 and is located in the Anza Vista neighborhood. The property experienced a significant fire in late 2008 that resulted in extensive damage throughout the three-story structure, particularly affecting the lightwell, rear deck, and all three levels, with destruction to mechanical and electrical systems and windows. Following this incident, the building underwent substantial rehabilitation work from 2010-2014, including a complete electrical rewiring (200-amp service with three meters, multiple circuits, and new fixtures), plumbing updates (shower installations, new laundry facilities, and water heaters), and structural repairs including rear deck work and various permit finalizations.

More recent improvements include multiple permits for street space and sidewalk repairs in 2014, new shower installations, and various other maintenance work. The property has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, including multiple instances of sewer backup issues reported between 2008-2010, and various building complaints regarding unauthorized modifications, water damage, and other issues. A significant building complaint was filed in 2020 regarding alleged illegal unit modifications creating privacy and view concerns, though this complaint was eventually marked as not active in 2022.

While the majority of historical violations related to the 2008 fire were officially abated by 2014, there remains a pattern of maintenance issues that have required ongoing attention, particularly regarding sewer infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls related to sewer problems between 2007-2010. Three expired mechanical permits from 2012/2014 for furnace installations at both addresses indicate some pattern of permit follow-up requirements. The property currently appears to be actively maintained, with the most recent building permitting activity relating to sidewalk maintenance in 2014 and some utility-related work in 2023.