269-271 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

This two-story, multi-family residential building located at 269-271 Richland Avenue in Bernal Heights was constructed in 1908 and contains 6 units, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations in 2017-2019, with major improvements including structural reinforcements, ADA accessibility modifications, complete kitchen and bathroom overhauls in multiple units, electrical system upgrades, and window replacements. Notable permitted work includes $137,000 in voluntary structural improvements to the rear building in 2017, followed by comprehensive upgrades in early 2018 costing $72,000 to modernize four units' kitchen casework, bathroom fixtures, and electrical systems.

The building suffered several maintenance issues in 2018, leading to multiple housing complaints regarding door, window, and lighting problems, though these violations were all abated by December 2018. More recent complaints from 2019 and 2021 indicated ongoing issues with windows and lights, including reports of windows not opening properly and light interference with residents' sleep. The property has maintained active compliance through regular updates, including a water service replacement in 2019 and various system upgrades. Historical complaints from 2002 regarding smoke detectors, light switches, doors, and handrails indicate past maintenance challenges, though these issues were resolved.

Recent activity on the property includes multiple parking enforcement requests (most recently in 2024) and one noise complaint as of November 2024. A 2015 complaint about alleged illegal units in the rear building was filed but later marked as not active. The building's system upgrades and structural improvements from 2017-2019 demonstrate significant investment in maintaining and modernizing the property, addressing both safety and accessibility concerns. Planning records confirm the existing unit count of 6, with specific attention to maintaining compliance with housing regulations during renovations.