50-52 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 50-52 Central Avenue in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by the Podesta Edward L 1998 Trust, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few years. Most notably, the building received a complete reroofing in 2019 ($21,565), and between 2017-2018, there were substantial HVAC system updates including the relocation and replacement of multiple gas furnaces, installation of dedicated electrical circuits for the furnaces, and associated plumbing work totaling approximately $30,000.

The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues over the years, with multiple violations and false alarms documented between 2006 and 2019, primarily related to system malfunctions and unintentional activations, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." In recent months, there have been several maintenance and cleanliness issues reported in the vicinity of the property, including graffiti on the building and surrounding area, plumbing concerns, and various garbage/debris incidents, with multiple 311 calls registered between November 2024 and January 2025. However, these were primarily related to exterior conditions rather than interior building systems.

The most recent building inspection on record was conducted in 2003, and while there have been multiple street space permits issued from 2008 to 2019, these were generally for temporary use of public space. The building's systems appear to have received regular attention, with the most significant recent work focused on HVAC and fire safety systems, though the ongoing pattern of fire alarm activations and violations suggests historical challenges with the building's safety systems have been persistent over time.