975 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 975 Burnett Avenue in Twin Peaks, built in 1963 and owned by SF Multifamily V Property O, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in December 2023, the building received violations related to sleeping area requirements, and there was a cancelled permit in March 2024 for upgrading the fire alarm system to meet current codes with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems between 2007 and 2019, including the most recent violations showing non-compliance with sleeping area requirements. A substantial upgrade was completed in 2015 with the installation of 6 moment frames for seismic soft-story retrofitting, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety standards.

Recent improvements to the property have included extensive unit renovations, such as the addition of 4 new units (2 on the ground level and 2 on the second level) per ordinance 162-16, though this permit remains filed as of 2021. Between 2019 and 2021, units underwent substantial upgrades including new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and plumbing fixtures. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system improvements, and plumbing upgrades like the installation of solar water heating systems in 2016. While the building has faced various maintenance issues, including a 2022 complaint about an electric stove and a 2021 concern about a noisy hot water system, most violations have been promptly addressed, with the exception of the recent violations regarding sleeping area requirements and fire alarm system compliance.

The property's maintenance history includes regular inspections and improvements, such as a complete reroofing in 2016 and extensive electrical upgrades including a 400-amp service installation in 2010. Historical violations from 2006 related to fire proofing, self-closing devices on exterior doors, and gas meter instructions were resolved within two months. The building has experienced several fire safety system activations, though these were generally due to malfunction rather than actual emergencies, and there have been no reported civilian injuries from these incidents. The property has also undergone significant unit-specific improvements over the years, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in various units between 2010 and 2018.