965 Esmeralda Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 965 Esmeralda Ave in Bernal Heights was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2018, the property underwent substantial renovations including a kitchen remodel in Unit 3, window replacements at the front of the building, and some related electrical work. However, during this period, there was also a complaint investigation regarding unauthorized removal of front facade stucco, though this issue was eventually resolved by June 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to upkeep, with earlier improvements including a rear deck replacement in 2008, and multiple unit renovations including window and kitchen upgrades in Units 2 and 3 during the 2000s and 1990s. Significantly, the building experienced a cluster of violations in late 2000 related to fire safety and security, including issues with fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure door closers, gas utility shutoff tools, and combustible storage. These violations were all promptly addressed and abated by February 2001.

The property has maintained active compliance since then, with routine housing inspections occurring in 2008 and periodic electrical infrastructure upgrades, including PG&E service work in 2003 and 2008. More recently, the building has had several parking-related complaints in 2024, though these are external issues not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The most recent building improvements, completed in 2018, focused on aesthetic upgrades with the installation of fiberglass windows to match existing configurations.