527-529 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 527-529 43rd Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1925, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years under the ownership of Mark Bechtel and Elena Snyde. The building has seen substantial renovations between 2020-2022, including a major reconfiguration of the garage and first-floor storage with a new interior common stair system ($75,000), replacement of 14 windows ($14,500), and complete rewiring of remodeled units with new hall/stairs and storage rooms ($35,000). More recent work includes the replacement of south-side exterior stairs (2022, $30,000), installation of mini-split HVAC systems (2021 and 2023), and updates to kitchen areas and bathroom facilities.

The property has maintained compliance with building codes, though there was one complaint in 2021 regarding neighbor concerns about construction impacts on a retaining wall, which is recorded as not active. The extensive improvements have included both structural and aesthetic upgrades, such as reroofing (2020, $19,000), bathroom renovations, furnace replacements, and sewer lateral replacement. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, with all major permits properly completed.

The recent addition of mini-split systems in October 2023 appears to have been the only expired permit, though this may indicate a recent system installation. The property has also maintained its regulatory requirements, with planning records showing appropriate updates to windows, stairs, and retaining walls, plus approval for ground floor common areas and their configuration. The most recent building interaction was a parking enforcement call in May 2024, which was resolved without incident.