65 Buena Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 65 Buena Vista Ave, owned by 65 Buena Vista I4 LLC, is a 3-story structure built in 1926 that has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over the past several years. The property completed essential seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building (work complete, CFC issued), and has made substantial safety upgrades including the installation of a new overhead fire sprinkler system in 2018, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade with low-frequency sounders, and seismic-related improvements to accommodate additional dwelling units (ADUs) on the ground floor.

Recent activity includes a substantial renovation of Unit 103 in August 2023, which encompassed kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation with washer/dryer installation, followed by plumbing updates in January 2024 for water heater replacement. Historical issues with the building primarily revolved around plumbing concerns, particularly with the sewer system, as documented in multiple complaints between 2009-2011 regarding sewage overflow and improper pipe configurations affecting neighboring properties. However, these issues appear to have been addressed, and more recent plumbing work includes the installation of new backflow preventers in 2020 and various unit renovations.

The building has maintained active compliance with safety requirements, as evidenced by recent fire safety inspections showing no merit complaints regarding sprinkler/standpipe or alarm systems in 2019. The property has also experienced routine maintenance and upgrades to individual units, including electrical system improvements such as new subpanels and fixture upgrades, demonstrating ongoing investment in building infrastructure and resident comfort. While there have been periodic complaints about construction noise and parking issues in the surrounding area, these have been addressed as per the available records.