25-29 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story multi-family residential building at 25-29 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Grey Matter Properties LLC, was constructed in 1909 and contains two units plus commercial space. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with notable concerns including recurring water damage, mold problems, and plumbing issues. A serious incident in 2019 involved significant mold discovery during plumbing repairs, following earlier complaints about water leaks and poor maintenance in 2016.

The building underwent major renovations in 2007-2009, including removal of unauthorized residential modifications from commercial space, stairwell repairs, and various systems upgrades including electrical panel conversion to breakers and HVAC modifications. The property faced multiple housing code violations in 2007, including issues with heating, stairs, floors, and egress obstruction, all of which were ultimately resolved. More recent building system improvements include a house trap and sewer lateral replacement in 2021, and a water line reroute in 2018, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts.

The property experienced tenant buyouts in 2021, with payments totaling $75,000 to four tenants. While there have been occasional fire department responses to the building (for malfunctioning smoke detectors and sprinkler activation), there have been no recorded fire injuries. The surrounding area has seen various municipal service calls in recent years, primarily relating to street cleaning and infrastructure maintenance, with the most recent issues being pavement defects reported in 2024.