29-39 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 29-39 27th Street property in Bernal Heights is a 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by the Mueller Philip A Trust The. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2016, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 building, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced multiple water-related issues, including a 2014 flood incident from a leaking pipe that caused kitchen damage, and more recently in September 2024, there was a sewage backup discharge from a side sewer vent that required resolution.

The property has a history of building maintenance concerns, particularly in the mid-2000s. In 2007, multiple violations were recorded including problems with mold/mildew, damaged interior surfaces, plumbing issues, and problems with fire safety equipment, though these were all abated by September 2009. Earlier issues included a significant repair project in 2005 to address dry rot in the rear stairs, which had initially triggered building violations for unauthorized repairs. Between 2021 and 2023, there were several attempted electrical upgrades, including a 200-amp service upgrade and car charger installation, though these permits were ultimately cancelled or not completed. The most recent construction-related activity on record was a 2016 permit revision for concrete footing work at a door infill, which was filed but remains in an indeterminate status.

The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance attention, with most major violations having been resolved. The property has experienced repeated issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 regarding sidewalk parking, though these are external to the building's condition. The most pressing recent issues have been related to plumbing systems, as demonstrated by the 2024 sewage backup incident. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, it has generally addressed required improvements and code compliance issues, as evidenced by the completion of the mandatory soft-story retrofit program. The 2023-2024 period shows relatively fewer major building-related complaints compared to previous years, though maintenance of aging building systems continues to be an ongoing concern.