170 Highland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

170 Highland Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building in Bernal Heights, owned by Gretchen Kristina Wustrack and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including two recent violations in December 2024 for documentation-related issues.

The building's controversial history includes a 1996 complaint about an illegal ground floor unit, which was later legalized but without the required independently accessible off-street parking space, as documented in planning records. Major improvements have been undertaken, including a $25,000 reroofing project initiated in 2023 and prior roofing work completed in 1988. Recent activity at the property shows significant sidewalk debris issues, with multiple reports of abandoned mattresses and garbage between December 2024 and January 2025.

The building has experienced several smoke-related incidents, carbon monoxide detection, and alarm system malfunctions over the years, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2023, with one tenant receiving $37,000. While many previous violations have been abated, the recent pattern of fire code violations and documentation issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.