449-451 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The He Family Trust owns this 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 449-451 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1908. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably in recent years. In 2021, the building underwent electrical upgrades, including the installation of 300 amp underground conversion and new meters and panels for both residential and commercial units.

This followed a serious violation in 2021 regarding unsafe rear stairs to the upper deck with rotting issues, which led to a permit to remove non-permitted stairs and install new windows. The building has seen several major maintenance and improvement projects, including second-floor siding replacement (2021), reroofing (2010), and various renovations to its storefront entrances (2002). The property's recent history shows active maintenance and response to safety concerns, with most recent violations appearing to be addressed, though one major violation from 2021 regarding unsafe exterior stairs has a director hearing date set for September 2024.

The building has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding street cleaning, waste, and sidewalk concerns between 2021 and 2023. While there have been issues requiring attention, including building violations and exterior maintenance concerns, the property has undergone significant improvements and safety addressings in recent years, particularly in response to identified problems. The building's systems have seen substantial upgrades, including electrical systems modernization in 2003 and 2006, though some older permits from 2002-2003 related to storefront renovations appear to have expired.