2396 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2396 27th Avenue in Parkside, owned by Rosanna Lembcke and built in 1956, has a documented history of water-related issues and safety concerns. Most notably, recent complaints from 2024 (April and June) highlighted ongoing problems with leaking windows, water intrusion, and mold, particularly affecting multiple units including Apartments 2 and 7. These issues follow a pattern of moisture-related problems documented since at least 2014, when complaints about window leaks and mold were filed.

The building underwent a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements, and has had various infrastructure improvements including reroofing in 2005, gas line extension work in 2022, and electrical system upgrades with a new 200-amp breaker installation in progress (November 2024). The property has experienced recurring violations related to building maintenance and safety systems. A significant cluster of violations occurred in late 2019 and early 2020, including issues with fire escape ladders, smoke alarms, and weatherproofing.

Most of these violations were officially abated by August 2021, but recent building permits (April 2024) indicate ongoing maintenance work to address various building deficiencies, including repairs to weatherproofing, skylights, doors, walls, ceilings, and floor coverings. The building's fire alarm system has also shown patterns of malfunction, with multiple activation incidents recorded, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have occurred. Recent maintenance activity, as evidenced by April 2024 permits, suggests the owner is actively addressing building deficiencies, though the persistence of water-related issues remains a notable concern.