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235 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

5
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
24
311 Calls
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

33
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 33% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The three-story, multi-family residential building at 235 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights, built in 1908, contains 4 units and has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years. Major improvements include a comprehensive 2018-2019 renovation of units A, B, and C, encompassing kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and the installation of new furnaces. The building is currently facing several active violations from November 2022 related to structural maintenance, water heater issues, lead-based paint concerns, and smoke detection requirements.

Recent construction activity includes a horizontal addition to the ground floor commercial space completed in 2019, which expanded the existing market and added an ADA bathroom, followed by 2023 revisions for a mechanical platform at the roof. The property has experienced several tenant buyouts, with the most recent one recorded in October 2024 for $3,000. The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a complete electrical service upgrade to 400 amps with five meters in 2019 (renewed in 2024) and recent water heater flue pipe installations in 2024.

Multiple complaints have been filed over the years, with some concerning potential safety issues, such as construction work without permits in 2019 and glass hazards during window removal. Historical violations from 2002 were resolved, including issues with smoke detectors, fire escape maintenance, and security requirements. The building's commercial space has been occupied by Avedano's Holly Park Market, a legacy business that has undergone various improvements, including recent work on a new commercial kitchen and fixture location revisions. Recent maintenance activity has included addressing plumbing concerns, with repairs completed on water heater flue pipes in mid-2023, though these issues were still current as of January 2024.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bernal Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1908
Total area 3937 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A - Apartment 4 units or less
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Key Building Statistics

5
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
7
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
24
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
3
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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235 Cortland Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
235 Cortland Avenue Llc1325 Howard Ave #329 Burlingame CA 94010

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235 Cortland Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 235 Cortland Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-09 16:48:47+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivepole Closed
2025-05-29 16:53:49+00:00 MTA Parking Traffic Signs High Priority MTA - Sign Shopstreet_cleaningdefaced loose Closed
2025-04-23 16:59:45+00:00 MTA Parking Traffic Signs High Priority MTA - Sign Shopstreet_cleaningother ok Closed
2024-11-11 18:28:47+00:00 Illegal Postings PW - Street and Environmental Servicesaffixed_improperlyNone Closed
2024-09-23 09:15:31+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisother_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2022-11-21 00:00:00+00:002025-04-11 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-oct-22; time last observed: 12:35 pm; floor: 2nd floor; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; structural problems; other housing; ; additional information: 5th room of sro is not a real room. renting out this room blocks second egress is blocked. room being rented.; Not Active View on DBI
2019-07-05 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 03-jul-19; time last observed: 4:20pm; identity of person performing the work: unidentified truck, no lisc. o; floor: ground flo; unit: commercial; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; other building; ; additional information: contractor demolishing flooring existing floor areas (no permit signage posted) ; Not Active View on DBI
2019-04-29 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 27-apr-19; time last observed: 9am; identity of person performing the work: i don't know.; unit: 218 cortla; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: contractor was remonving the window and glass broke and fell on busy sidewalk just as a toddler and mother walked underneath. then they stopped and someone came out with a broom to sweep it up. then they continued to remove the window with it shattering again. why weren't there signs out blocking this section of the sidewalk. this is a hazard and the contractor is lucky no one was hurt.; Not Active View on DBI
2018-11-29 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesNo heat, non-functioning windows, and no lights in common area. Not Active View on DBI
2018-11-05 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection Division235 cortland --- caller wants to report raco consturciton ca181321 888-415-8816 construction#3 they are dangerously doing construction, dust is flying everywhere and when they try to put it into their truck, even more dust flies up everywhere. had a hose previously to prevent the dust from spreading but they don't do that anymore. (311 sr 9745598) Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 235 cortland av. building sectionnot active
2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z weather proofing on siding (703)(1001(d)(h) sfhc work practice for lead-based paint (327) cebc there was peeling paint noted at the rear exterior walls of the building and also on the rear exterior stairway. remove damaged paint and apply new weather proofing as required. remove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. (1301 hc) building sectionnot active
2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z remove egress obstruction (801,1001(l) hc) the exit door at the ground floor at the rear of the building was locked at the time of inspection. remove the locking deadlatch and provide unobstructed egress to the street for the secondary exit path. a passage style deadlatch may be installed. fire sectionnot active
2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z water heaters (1301 upc) hazardous mechanical equipment (1001(d)(g)hc) *provide a discharge pipe from the temperature pressure relief valve. *provide approved lateral bracing. provide two approved metal straps placed at upper and lower third points on the tank, bolted to solid anchor points or secure by another means. at the lower third, the strap shall allow 4 inches clear from the controls. a plumbing permit is required to correct this violation. plumbing and electrical sectionnot active
2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments (nuisance (401(2) (1001(d) hc) this property has been deemed a nuisance. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or to direct his/her representative to attend the reinspections scheduled on this notice of violation, for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibilty to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954. san francisco housing code section 303.(b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
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Building Permits

Permit records for 235 Cortland Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
235 CORTLAND AVE 94110This project includes the construction of a 708 square foot one-story rear horizontal addition, which would expand the existing commercial space by 546 square feet and encompass 162 square feet of common space. A new second story deck will provide the required rear open space for the three residential units.Schaub, Jeremy
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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
5668019235 Cortland AvenueNoneNoneNone
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