326-328 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 326-328 Cortland Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by the Soohoo Albert 1992 Revocable Trust, has been standing since 1907 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most urgently, in March 2024, termite damage was discovered in a property line wood-framed wall on the west side of the building, requiring investigation and repairs costing $5,000. A cancelled permit from November 2023 had proposed work to document and properly cover below-grade utility pipes.

The building underwent reroofing in 2022 at a cost of $38,200, and significant electrical upgrades were completed in 2005 with the installation of a new 200-amp service and meters for both residential and commercial use. Historical records show a pattern of maintenance and compliance work, including sidewalk repair in 2002, water damage remediation in a commercial space in 2007, and a code compliance effort in 1987. The building has had three notable complaints filed with the Housing Inspection Services or Building Inspection Division, including unauthorized painting/scraping in 2009, common area inspection in 2008, and two construction-related complaints in 2007.

A gas line repair was performed in Unit 104C in 2019, and while there was one recorded fire incident related to barbecue smoke and a tar kettle, no civilian injuries were reported. Recent activity in late 2024 has primarily involved external matters such as parking violations, sidewalk defects, and street-related issues, with one ongoing sidewalk defect case related to tree root lifting of the pavement. The property shows regular maintenance activity, though the recent termite issue raises concerns about ongoing structural maintenance needs.