35-37 Highland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 35-37 Highland Avenue property in Bernal Heights is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Tom C. Houweling. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past 15 years.

Most notably, there have been ongoing issues regarding an exhaust vent installation in the lightwell area, which was installed in 2017 and generated multiple complaints from neighbors about noise and location concerns. This installation followed earlier violations in 2016 regarding building code compliance and was subject to both building and housing inspection scrutiny. The property also experienced a series of renovation projects between 2008-2013, including electrical upgrades, window replacements, and bathroom remodels, some of which were initially conducted without proper permits, leading to violations that were eventually resolved through proper permit acquisition and inspections. More recent history of the property shows attention to maintenance and compliance, with the most recent significant improvement being a range hood duct installation in 2017.

The building's systems have seen upgrades as evidenced by the replacement of the furnace in 2008 and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade to 200A in the same year. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance matters such as sidewalk parking violations, with multiple citations issued between 2020-2024 for illegal parking around the property. While there have been numerous building complaints filed over the years, most have been resolved through appropriate channels, and there are currently no active violations on record as of 2023. The property has also required periodic compliance with various housing codes, including addressing lead-based paint concerns in 2016 and maintaining proper building access requirements.