29-31 Bessie St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 29-31 Bessie Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by the Carlo Togni Revocable Trust. The building's documented history shows several significant improvements and maintenance issues over the past few decades. Most recently, in 2021, there was a water heater replacement, though this permit has since expired.

In 2018, energy-efficient window upgrades were completed, including the installation of a kitchen window and side light/sliding door replacements with Marvin wood aluminum-clad products, totaling approximately $17,400. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a sewage backup incident in 2016 that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. More recent plumbing issues are indicated by two separate water leak incidents involving fire hydrants in 2022, though these were not directly related to the building's internal systems.

The property has undergone various historical changes, including a kitchen and bathroom demolition project in 1995 and an unsuccessful attempt to reconstruct a rear deck in 1987. Structural improvements were made in 1991 with the installation of sill bolts, suggesting attention to the building's foundational stability. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles (most recently in 2021), sidewalk defects (2024), and street maintenance needs. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the recent pattern shows regular building improvements focused on modernization and energy efficiency, though some permits, like the 2021 water heater replacement, did not achieve final approval status.