1498 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 1498 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Iluminada Mea 2011 Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the past decades. Most recently, in 2025, a new 40-gallon gas water heater was installed, continuing a series of maintenance updates including 2021 window replacements ($31,525) converting sliders to double-hung/casement styles, and a 2018 roof replacement ($10,000). The property has experienced three notable compliance incidents: in 1996, there was a complaint about over-occupancy and unauthorized use as a single-family residence; in 2011, violations for unapproved windows and lack of heat were documented and subsequently abated; and in 2018, there was a reported unauthorized dwelling unit on the first floor with kitchen and bathroom facilities, though this complaint was related to permits issued six weeks earlier.

This building has maintained basic infrastructure updates including a 2011 ventilation system replacement and a 2005 underground electrical service installation. The property's more recent history shows active maintenance and upgrading of systems, with the 2021 window improvements and pending water heater update indicating attention to building envelope and utility systems. There have been multiple parking enforcement issues recently, with several citations issued between November 2024 and January 2025 for blocked driveways, suggesting recurring challenges with parking management in the vicinity.

Two instances of reported street cleaning issues in late 2024 were determined to require no work. A fire-related incident reported was classified as a "good intent call" with no civilian injuries. The structure's documented history shows periodic maintenance and upgrades typical of older buildings, with the most significant past concerns relating to unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues, all of which appear to have been resolved according to available records.