517-519 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, two-unit building at 517-519 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission, owned by the Steven Silver Revocable Trust, has a complicated history dating back to its 1900 construction. The property experienced a significant fire incident in April 2015 that rendered it temporarily uninhabitable, causing substantial damage to both units, including interior and exterior impacts, with unit #519 suffering from extensive water damage and unit #517 facing damage to various areas including the rear enclosed porch and kitchen. The building underwent substantial renovation work in 2016-2018, including comprehensive updates to two kitchens, bathrooms, and powder rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors, as well as ground floor improvements. The renovation period involved multiple permits and some complexities, including several permit expirations and renewals, particularly for plumbing and electrical systems, though all were ultimately completed successfully.

The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to fire safety systems, with annual inspections and corrections noted in 2011, 2014, and 2021. While there were multiple fire alarm activations recorded, these were consistently noted as malfunction or unintentional activations, with no actual fires causing injuries. The property has a history of various building code violations, including an unpermitted basement modification issue in 2006 and unauthorized room additions in 2015, though most recent violations were abated by October 2018. Recent activity at the property primarily involves routine street cleaning issues, with multiple reports of abandoned mattresses and debris in 2024, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition.

The sidewalk in front of the property was noted as having defects in November 2024, which was documented as a resolved case. In terms of infrastructure improvements, there were significant upgrades to the building's systems during the 2016-2018 renovation phase, including the installation of new laundry facilities, comprehensive electrical system upgrades, and the addition of radiant heat. The property has maintained compliance with fire safety requirements since the 2015 incident, though its fire alarm system has shown periodic malfunction tendencies. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance issues rather than internal building conditions, suggesting the property's systems and structural elements have remained stable since the completion of the major renovation work.