35 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

This three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 35 Russia Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood, built in 1915 and currently owned by Nibbi Investments, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced several maintenance challenges. The property is currently undergoing work to add 4 ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in place of the former parking spaces, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades valued at approximately $540,000, expected to be completed by December 2024.

The building's fire safety systems received a substantial upgrade in 2023, including new fire alarm devices and audible notification systems, though a current violation regarding sleeping area requirements remains open as of November 2023. The building has experienced several periods of maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems, which generated multiple complaint tickets in 2015-2016 indicating inadequate heat and problems with the central heating timer. Other significant incidents include a car accident in August 2020 that damaged front stairs and walls, and multiple unit renovations between 2018-2021 focusing on modernizing kitchens and bathrooms in various units.

The property has maintained an active record of compliance and improvements, including roof replacement in 2016 and various plumbing fixes such as sewer line repairs in 2019 and main drain pipe replacement in 2023. Historical violations from 2015-2016 related to fire safety systems, including sprinklers and carbon monoxide detectors, appear to have been addressed, though there have been recurring fire safety concerns as evidenced by violations in 2018, 2019, and 2022 regarding alarms and extinguishers. The most recent fire violations from August 2022 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers were abated, while the current sleeping area violation remains open with required permits noted as the corrective action.