1500 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1500 Cortland Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC, was constructed in 1959 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. The most recent work, issued in July 2024, involves the installation of a new voluntary fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with an associated cost of $21,946. The building underwent substantial renovations in 2017, including window replacements across multiple units, kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical rewiring, and installation of new water heaters, all totaling approximately $105,000.

During the same period, structural improvements were made to enhance the building's safety, including the addition of plywood sheathing and anchor bolts at the front wall. The building's maintenance history reveals several past issues that have been addressed, including a 2011 routine inspection that identified various fire safety concerns, which were all abated by February 2016. These violations included requirements for fire extinguisher maintenance, ceiling repairs, and combustible storage issues.

The building experienced some infrastructure challenges in the past, including a period of no hot water reported in July 2022 and historical heating system problems in 1994. Two minor fire incidents were recorded: one involving electrical wiring/equipment problems and another concerning contained trash or rubbish, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance has been documented through various permits showing ongoing attention to building systems, including a 2005 electrical upgrade with 200-amp underground conversion, and multiple plumbing updates in 2017, including new water heaters and heater installations across multiple units.