555 Buena Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 41-unit, 1929 multi-family residential building at 555 Buena Vista Avenue, currently managed by SF Multifamily JV II Proper, has undergone extensive renovation work over the past few years, focusing primarily on unit upgrades. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple apartments have received significant improvements, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, new appliances, and electrical upgrades, with recent work including a kitchen renovation in Unit #105 (April 2024, $20,000) and a comprehensive plumbing upgrade replacing three steam boilers (November 2023). However, the building has faced serious maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple complaints regarding heating issues, including a complete heat outage affecting all floors in September 2023, as well as persistent water infiltration and mold problems reported in early 2024.

The property has an established history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2016 and 2024 relating to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and other safety equipment, though most have been addressed through corrective actions. Recent building maintenance issues have raised significant concerns about tenant comfort and safety. Between late 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding mold, water leaks, and heating problems, including a notable incident of heating failure lasting over nine days in September 2023.

The building's infrastructure work has included necessary updates to fire alarm systems and electrical panels, with a current open violation regarding the highrise sprinkler system compliance schedule issued in December 2024. While the property has seen substantial investment in unit improvements and systems upgrades totaling over $500,000 in the past two years, the recurring nature of some maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges in fully addressing building-wide systems and individual unit needs. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many issues being marked as resolved through corrective action, though some recent complaints remain under investigation or pending resolution.