620-624 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 620-624 Cortland Ave in Bernal Heights is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by the Isabel McCoy Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years.

Most notably, there are current plans (filed in 2021) for the creation of two new ADUs on the ground floor and voluntary seismic retrofitting, demonstrating the owner's commitment to modernization and safety upgrades. Previous major improvements include the conversion of overhead service to underground power in 2006 and multiple attempts to construct two-story deck additions between 2000 and 2002, though those permits ultimately expired. The building's maintenance record shows recurring issues with graffiti, particularly notable in 2023 when there were multiple incidents reported, including an offending tag in April that was addressed under COVID-related enforcement suspensions.

Other recent concerns include an overflowing city garbage can (resolved in 2023) and some sidewalk issues noted in 2019 related to tree root damage. The permit history from 2000-2003 shows efforts to complete various improvements, though some permits expired without finalization. The property appears to be actively managed, with recent efforts focused primarily on seismic safety improvements and additional housing units, though the building has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges such as graffiti and street cleaning issues.