725 Buena Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 725 Buena Vista Ave, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over its history, with particular attention to roofing work. The most recent structural maintenance concerns include deck and stair repairs completed in 2022 to address inspection findings from June 2022, representing approximately 50% in-kind work. The building has documented multiple roofing projects in 2006-2007, with costs ranging from $10,000 to $21,365, and the installation of vinyl siding in 2006.

Electrical improvements were made in 2004 with the installation of 4 furnace circuits. The property has experienced some security-related issues in the past, particularly in 2000 when violations were noted regarding exterior door self-closing devices and deadlatch locks, though these were abated within a month. A fire-related incident in 1996 required window and siding repairs, and more recently in 2021, there were multiple fire code violations related to smoke alarms that were subsequently abated. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 2000 and 2017, with no ongoing violations noted.

The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows multiple 311 calls related to structural maintenance, including reports of graffiti, and several parking enforcement issues, though these are generally associated with street-level concerns rather than the building itself. The most pressing recent concerns appear to be the ongoing reports of graffiti (January 2025) and a recent sidewalk defect report (October 2024). The building's current ownership is registered under the Bertha F Kiem Family Trust. The property has maintained compliance with basic safety requirements, as evidenced by the timely resolution of most violations, though the frequency of recent structural maintenance reports suggests ongoing attention is needed for building upkeep.