195-197 Gates St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 195-197 Gates Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being the installation of a 4.785 kW solar PV system in October 2022.

In 2021, a sewer replacement was completed, demonstrating attention to essential infrastructure maintenance. The building has seen substantial interior improvements, including comprehensive kitchen remodels in both units (2009-2010), bathroom renovations, window replacements (43 units in 2009), and electrical upgrades including new wiring and panel installations. Safety features have been addressed with a furnace replacement in 2010 and exterior improvements including new rear stairs in 2008.

The most recent permit activity includes a potentially important electrical permit filed in September 2022 (though marked incorrect), and there is an ongoing issue with tree roots lifting the sidewalk that was reported in December 2023 and remains open. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to external issues such as illegal parking, garbage, and tree maintenance, none of which directly impact the building's internal systems or safety. The property's maintenance history shows consistent upkeep of major systems and regular improvements, with particular attention paid to kitchen modernization, electrical systems, and infrastructure maintenance.