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(Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

HOA painting for Park Hill condos (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

Every painting project deserves care and attention to detail. But some, like this one, come with a little extra history.

We’re proud to share that MB Jessee Painting has been selected for a full-scale repaint and restoration of the Park Hill Condominiums, one of San Francisco’s most iconic and historic residential buildings.

And yes, if you’re a movie buff, this place might just look familiar. It made a cameo in Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo back in the day. But it’s what’s happening now that has our team even more excited.

A Quick Look At Park Hill’s History in San Francisco

Originally constructed in 1926, Park Hill began its life as St. Joseph’s Hospital, serving the San Francisco community for decades before being converted into condominiums in the 1980s. Its Spanish Revival architecture, striking towers, and hillside views make it a standout in the Buena Vista neighborhood.

Park Hall Condominiums Today

Perched above San Francisco’s Buena Vista Park, Park Hill is striking in every sense: architecturally rich, historically significant, and on the verge of turning 100 years old.

With that milestone approaching, the homeowners association made the decision to invest in a comprehensive restoration. MB Jessee Painting was chosen from a group of highly qualified commercial painting companies, and not just because of our pricing.

We submitted a detailed, all-inclusive bid package that checked every box:

  • Extensive insurance and qualification requirements

  • Longstanding vendor relationships

  • Logistical planning for multi-phase containment and access

  • Built-in efficiencies to protect project timelines and budgets

What Makes This Historic HOA Painting Project So Unique?

Far beyond a standard repaint, this is a multi-month, highly coordinated restoration that brings together nearly every strength of our commercial painting team.

At a glance:

  • Over 750 original wood windows, each getting a full restoration (not just paint)

  • Miles of scaffolding and new netting to contain and protect the site

  • Specialty waterproofing and concrete coatings from Sika

  • Color-matched finishes using fade-resistant Sherwin-Williams Emerald paint

  • Careful prep and protection for decorative medallions and architectural features

We’ll be completing the project section by section, finishing each zone 100% before moving scaffolding to the next. That helps maintain clean, organized progress while minimizing disruption for residents.

And in true MB Jessee fashion, we’re handling every detail: interior protection of priceless stained glass windows, restoring rusted steel frames, and waxing window channels to ensure long-term functionality.

It May Be a Large-Scale Repaint, But It’s Residential At Heart

These are people’s homes, and we treat them that way. From dust control and daily communication to respectful staging and scheduling, we’re bringing the same care and attention we’d use inside a single-family house… just multiplied by 750 windows and a whole lot of scaffolding.

And this is just the beginning. We’ll be sharing progress throughout the project as we move through each phase, spotlighting some of the specialty techniques, challenges, and transformations along the way.

For now, we’re proud to be underway, and proud to help preserve this historic San Francisco landmark for the next hundred years.

Follow Along!

Be sure to follow our blog here for more updates and details, plus follow us on social media for the very latest. We’re excited to share the journey with you.

If you have any other questions about our residential or commercial painting services in the Bay Area, please contact us. We’d love to chat with you about your specific needs and goals.

Read Part 2 of Our Series Here

 (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums
 (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums
 (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums
 (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums
 (Part 1) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

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“The kitchen looks NEW! You guys are amazing.”

“Today I received a beautiful bouquet from your company. It was totally unexpected and very much appreciated--a lovely surprise. Also today, your crew finished my job. I am so pleased with all their fine work. Richard is absolutely amazing and a total delight to work with. He was also extremely helpful during the paint color process. The interior work in my home far exceeded my expectations. A big thank you to you and the crew for an outstanding job. Thank you, thank you for a terrific job!”

— Barbara
Piedmont

“Matt, Julie & Ricardo, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the three of you for the wonderful job you did in hosting the SFBA NARI Chapter Meeting on Wednesday evening. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. Members and guests alike walked away with a truly positive experience. The "painter for a day" and the cookies in the paint cans were an absolute brilliant touch and received rave reviews. What a wonderful way to do such positive marketing. Thanks again for a truly memorable experience for our members and guests. You are valued as a NARI member.”

— Judy Tufo, SFBA NARI Executive Director

“My entire experience with MB Jesse was very professional. The crew were very friendly and super accommodating of my ridiculous schedule and geriatric pets in the house. The finished product, which was pretty much my entire house, far exceeds my expectations. Would definitely work with them again!”

— Heather Jordan

“The finish on my kitchen cabinets had failed, becoming tacky and grimy around the handles. M B Jessee gave me a reasonable quote, far below some others, and did an outstanding job, striping the original varnish and refinishing with a new lacquer finish. The cabinets look like new. Work was done 1 day faster than estimated. The crew was extremely hard-working, considerate, and neat. Highly recommend M B Jessee.”

— Thama B.
San Francisco, CA

“Richard and crew have been great, for sure. As much as I look forward to having the job done and my house back in order, I really enjoyed having them around. You should feel really good about how they represent your company.”

— Jessica Dodson

“I cannot imagine finer painters--and I have worked with many. They work exceptionally hard. It is a joy to see their workmanship!”

— Alicia R.
Oakland

“MB Jessee just finished our exterior and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The foreman (Pedro) and lead painter (Ricardo) were incredible to work with: they communicated scheduling clearly, Ricardo was a joy to be around every day, the showed up early every day, were incredibly tidy and did great paint work. The final walkthrough experience was incredible. Pedro pointed out items I missed demonstrating a clear desire to complete another quality project. I highly recommend them. As others have noted they definitely aren't the cheapest but you quickly realize that you're getting what you pay for. The 3-year guarantee is also a nice touch since there are likely touch-up items that will show up after the job is done.”

— Joshua J.
Oakland, CA

“Hello Matt,Just another notice of thanks to your wonderful crew, Rigoberto, Javier and John. They did fantastic work, with Rigo providing meticulous and conscientious attention to the details and excellent woodwork finishing, as evidenced by the beautiful fireplace. Javier did a fantastic job in the bathroom especially, it looks "brand new," and John always does quality work, both with the interior and exterior. I can tell they care about what they do. Rigo's "punch out" was very thorough, too. I will call again when I need some more work and will definitely recommend your company and fine crew. I also felt as a homeowner, I could leave my house in their good hands during the day and that took a lot of worry from me, they were honest, prompt and reliable. They were also very kind, respectful and clean in their work, very professional. Thank you.”

— Beth Marx & Melissa Kirsch
Oakland

“MB Jessee just finished our exterior and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The foreman (Pedro) and lead painter (Ricardo) were incredible to work with: they communicated scheduling clearly, Ricardo was a joy to be around every day, the showed up early every day, were incredibly tidy and did great paint work. The final walk through experience was incredible. Pedro pointed out items I missed demonstrating a clear desire to complete another quality project. I highly recommend them. As others have noted they definitely aren't the cheapest but you quickly realize that you're getting what you pay for. The 3 year guarantee is also a nice touch since there are likely touch up items that will show up after the job is done.”

— Joshua Jansen

“In September, MBJessee finished painting two sides of our 3-story condominium building (six owners). We were impressed by the professionalism of the company and every one of its workers, Matt Jessee couldn't have been more helpful in planning the project. His painters were well-trained, easy to communicate with and eager to please. In addition to painting the stucco, they made extensive repairs on windows and frames, which will save us considerable money in the future. They finished earlier than anticipated, with as many as five men working on the job, and the scaffolding came down the next day. All of us were delighted with the results. Now my husband and I are looking forward to having MB Jessee paint our own apartment later this month. Matt and Gustavo (who will be our crew leader again) have explained how they will work to make the painting proceed smoothly while we're living here, and they have been endlessly patient with our protracted decision-making process. If you look at their website, you'll learn that MB Jessee is an exemplary company that takes good care of its workers as well as its customers, and contributes public service projects to the community. All in all, we can't recommend MB Jessee highly enough.”

— Jayne W.
San Francisco, CA

“Many thanks to Rigoberto and Damon and the extraordinary team who transformed my castle in the skies.They are magicians. I appreciate their work very much.”

— Kathleen A
San Francisco