520-522 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 520-522 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Garritt Blanz. Significant recent improvements to the property include a substantial renovation project in 2021 valued at $450,000, which involved a two-story rear horizontal addition and basement extension affecting units #1 and #3 (with no work documented for unit #2). More recent improvements include a 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in May 2024, and an electrical trenching project for upgrades valued at $4,000 initiated in March 2024.

The building has undergone various maintenance and upgrade works since 2015, including window replacements in 2017, PG&E meter installation work in 2016, and furnace replacement with flue liner installation in 2018. The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues, as evidenced by three recent 311 calls in October 2024 regarding abandoned furniture and debris, though these were resolved. There have been multiple parking-related complaints in the vicinity between July and December 2024, with varying outcomes from officer response to being unable to locate the reported issues.

The only recorded fire incident was a system malfunction with no civilian injuries reported. The building's documented permit history indicates proper administrative processes have been followed, including an administrative correction in 2024 to rectify typographical errors in construction type documentation. The property's electrical system has received considerable attention in recent years, with multiple permits related to service upgrades and improvements, suggesting proactive maintenance of essential systems.