37-39 Topaz Way, San Francisco, CA 94131

The two-unit residential building at 37-39 Topaz Way in Diamond Heights, owned by Bunjevic Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1969 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property. Recent permits indicate significant upcoming work, including a voluntary soft-story retrofit at the front elevation and replacement of front siding with fiber cement materials, both filed in November 2024. The property has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, most notably in the early 2000s when an unauthorized balcony enclosure project triggered a building violation in 2002, which was resolved by April 2003 through proper permitting and a $3,000 legalization fee.

Several electrical and housing complaints were documented in the 1990s, including issues with an oven and kitchen exhaust fan in 1994, and a water pipe leak causing garage ceiling damage, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements noted in November 2023, and previous issues including hoarding, combustible materials, and concerns about sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2016 and 2024. Multiple electrical wiring/equipment incidents have been recorded by the fire department, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

Recent activity around the property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, with most cases being resolved. The property underwent various improvements in the early 2000s, including electrical work for porch receptacles in 2003 and previously had a reroofing project in 1997, though the permit for that work has expired. The current regulatory focus appears to be on compliance with fire safety requirements, particularly regarding sleeping area specifications, while upcoming permitted work indicates ongoing structural maintenance and safety improvements are planned for the near future.