147 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 147 Cortland Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by Dawn Foster Dinsay, has a significant history of building maintenance issues dating back to 2014 and continuing through 2024. The property, built in 1916, has been facing persistent problems with water damage and lead paint hazards, with multiple violations related to weather-proofing on siding and paint conditions. A major pattern of violations emerged in July 2022, including issues with weather-proofing, paint conditions, and lead paint safety concerns, with active enforcement actions continuing through 2023-2024 including final warning letters issued in August 2023.

Recent concerning developments include two complaints in late 2023 and 2024 regarding potentially hazardous work involving asbestos tiles, specifically power washing and scraping of tiles that created health risks and left debris on the block. The building has maintained some level of regular maintenance, as evidenced by a permit from 2015 for rear stairs repair and painting work valued at $5,000. More recent concerns include infrastructure issues, with a missing side sewer vent cover reported in November 2024, though this was determined to be the property owner's responsibility and the issue was eventually resolved.

The building's maintenance record shows particular note in the lead hazard categories, with several complaints over the years triggering lead safety notifications and warnings to occupants about the potential dangers. While there have been numerous 311 calls regarding the property's external environment, these primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues rather than direct building maintenance concerns. The persistence of building violations over multiple years, with repeated issues regarding paint conditions and water damage, suggests an ongoing challenge with property maintenance and compliance with building codes.