500 Gates St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 500 Gates Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Sarah A. and Ezra A. Lange.

The building has undergone several significant maintenance and modernization projects over the past decade, including window replacements in late 2023 to address a planning complaint, reroofing projects in 2011 and 2021, and various facade improvements in 2008. A notable compliance issue arose in 2010 regarding an unpermitted roof deck on the garage, which led to multiple notices of violation and corrective actions, with final resolution occurring in February 2021 through the removal of the unauthorized structure. More recent concerns include an August 2023 complaint about unpermitted window openings on the exterior wall, which resulted in the 2023 window replacement work.

The building's recent history shows active maintenance and improvement efforts by the current owners, including the latest permit issued in September 2024 for awning installation and roof extension work. The property has experienced some neighborhood-related issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding debris, parking, and sidewalk conditions, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The owners have demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as shown by the completion of multiple permits and resolution of various complaints over the years, including work to address both front and rear facade improvements. The building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing investment in preserving and upgrading the property, with particular attention to addressing regulatory compliance issues as they arise.