520 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 5-unit, 3-story apartment building at 520 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission, owned by the Bonfigli Family Trust 2003, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1969. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $60,000, demonstrating compliance with current safety requirements. Recent improvements include the installation of 14 new Fibrex windows in 2019, replacing aluminum frames on the street-facing facade, and a kitchen remodel in Unit 5 in 2015 that included electrical upgrades and new appliances.

The building received attention for fire safety issues in December 2003, when multiple violations were documented regarding fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, gas meter instructions, fire proofing materials, and the central alarm system - all of which were resolved by January 2004. A fire alarm system violation occurred in January 2020, which was promptly abated within two days. Historical records show plumbing improvements in 2008 with the installation of two tankless water heaters, and repairs for dry rot at Unit 2 in 2001.

The building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2010, and 2014, with all issues being addressed and closed. A tenant buyout occurred at 536 Bartlett Street (note the address difference) in December 2016 for $7,500. Recent exterior maintenance issues, including street cleaning and graffiti removal, have been documented through 311 calls in 2020-2021, though these are not direct reflections on the building's condition. The property has maintained active compliance with building regulations, addressing both seismic requirements and fire safety systems as needed, with no current active violations or open complaints on record.