785 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 12-unit, two-story apartment building at 785 Burnett Avenue, owned by Ark Burnett Trust, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in 2023, issues with the laundry room door frames and decks (specifically for units 11 and 12) were addressed, with the latter being completed in September 2023. The building has been under active violation status since July 2019, with multiple unresolved issues including lead paint concerns, plumbing violations, fire safety deficiencies, weatherproofing problems, and security requirements.

Previous improvements include a voluntary seismic upgrade completed in 2011, reroofing projects in 2016, and various deck repairs across multiple units. The property has experienced recurring issues with smoke detector malfunctions, though no actual fire incidents have been recorded. While there have been multiple fire safety inspections and one fire complaint in 2019, it was found to have no merit.

The building's systems received significant updates in 2011 with the installation of new furnaces throughout the building, and in 2017 with the replacement of the sub-panel in apartment #6. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations and street maintenance, with one water leak complaint from 2018 being resolved through transfer to the appropriate department. A short-term rental violation involving Unit 1 was resolved in 2021. The property has a history of addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple completed building permits, though the active violations from 2019 and more recent building permit work suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.