36-38 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 36-38 Fair Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Lillian S. Martinez. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial being in 2013 following a fire incident that required comprehensive repairs costing $80,000.

This restoration included electrical and plumbing system replacements, installation of new fixtures, and drywall work on both floors, along with a complete rewiring project that added modern infrastructure including two 70-amp sub-panels, multiple new appliances, and six smoke detectors. The building's structural integrity was also addressed in 2014 with the replacement of foundation posts and beams. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements, with the most recent permit in 2019 relating to street space usage.

The property has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues over the past year, with nine documented instances of sidewalk parking violations between August 2023 and January 2025, resulting in several citations and…though most complaints resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. There was one report of abandoned debris (a mattress) on the street in October 2024 that was resolved by Recology. While the building's major systems were significantly upgraded in 2013, including the installation of a new furnace and comprehensive electrical rewiring, it's worth noting that the most recent building permit activity dates back to 2019, which is relatively old compared to the average renovation cycle for residential properties.