254 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 254 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Kaplan Rapheal, has undergone several significant structural improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in 2012, a substantial seismic retrofit was initiated (with an estimated cost of $68,000) involving partial replacement of exterior footings, concrete floor slab work, and the addition of shear walls on upper and lower floors; this project appears to have been completed based on subsequent permit activity in 2022 seeking final inspection.

The building has also received important infrastructure upgrades, including installation of a new 4-inch house trap for the sewer line, replacement of both the underground main water line and gas line repairs in 2011, and an underground electrical improvement in 2012, all of which were completed. Historical maintenance issues have been addressed through various repairs, including a kitchen floor replacement in 1985, though there was a concerning incident in 1995 involving water leaks from bathroom fixtures and skylights.

More recent complaints include a construction noise complaint from 2017 that was filed by a neighboring resident. The property has experienced several street-related maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning and illegal parking, though these are external to the building itself. Recent infrastructure maintenance has been documented through multiple completed 311 calls regarding street cleaning and parking violations, with the most recent issues in 2024 involving pavement defects and various street maintenance needs, though these are municipal matters rather than building-specific concerns.