217 Virginia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, three-story apartment building at 217 Virginia Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by Virginia Winfield LLC, has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple maintenance issues since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a concerning electrical incident involving arcing and wiring damage to the common area dryer, linked to outdated stab-lok breakers, though this appears to have been addressed promptly.

Earlier in 2024, there were violations regarding unpermitted work, including a roof replacement and construction of an ADU unit from a former garage, though the roof repair was subsequently permitted in June 2024 for $4,000. The building has seen substantial renovation activity in recent years, including a 2019 rear addition to Apartment #1 and multiple bathroom remodels, as well as significant electrical upgrades in 2023. The property's maintenance history includes several plumbing issues, notably a sewer lateral problem in 2022 that resulted in a violation, and various unit improvements such as bathroom renovations and appliance updates.

Multiple building code violations were recorded in 2018 regarding fire safety and gas meter requirements, though these were eventually resolved. The building's utility systems have undergone various upgrades, including the installation of new electric service, though recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with the electrical infrastructure. While the building has maintained active compliance with most city requirements, the pattern of unpermitted work and subsequent violations indicates some inconsistency in project oversight, though many of these issues have been addressed through proper permitting afterward.