29-31 Powers Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 29-31 Powers Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Winifred and Eugenia Vasquez, has a history dating back to 1900. The property experienced significant damage in December 2003 when the top unit suffered fire damage, requiring substantial repairs costing $40,000, followed by a complete electrical rewiring in 2004 that included installation of new lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits, along with a 200-amp main service upgrade.

More recently, in 2019, there was an attempt to repair deck and stair issues involving dry rot, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. The building has faced some infrastructure challenges, particularly in 2022, when there were multiple sewer-related incidents including backups from various sources in April, June, and another related incident in June that required fieldwork by PUC Sewer Operations. A historical complaint from 2007 regarding ventilation and insulation issues was investigated and marked as not active.

The property has also been subject to various routine municipal interactions, including three parking enforcement cases between 2019-2020, and a pavement defect report in January 2023. While the building has undergone significant repairs and improvements over its lifetime, the recurring sewer issues in 2022 stand out as the most significant recent infrastructure challenge. The most recent interaction related to the property occurred in October 2023, involving the Rent Board regarding fee assessment, which was resolved with clarification about the owner's exemption status.