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(Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

 (Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

Window Restoration: 750 Reasons This Project Is Built on Detail

Most exterior painting projects include some windows. This one? Over 750!

As part of our full-scale repaint and restoration of the Park Hill Condominiums, we’re restoring hundreds of original wood windows, and not just with a coat of paint. These windows have been part of the building since it opened in 1926, and we’re treating them with respect and precision.

What Window Restoration Actually Looks Like

You’ll never hear us use the word “touch-up” on this project.

Every single window is going through a step-by-step process designed to protect the wood, preserve the character, and improve function:

  • Meticulous sanding and surface preparation

  • Dust management throughout for cleaner, safer workspaces

  • A full coat of primer to seal and strengthen

  • Reglazing and fresh caulking for weather protection

  • Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald for durability and fade resistance

  • Waxed window channels so they open and close smoothly

It’s patient, deeply satisfying work. We know these details will make the difference not just today, but decades from now.

 (Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

Restoring and Preserving the Original Paint Colors

For both the body and windows, we went through an extensive color-matching process. This was made a bit trickier by the fact that the original color had faded heavily over the last 12 years, so we had to turn back time to get an accurate match. We’re also using high-quality Sherwin-Williams Emerald line paint on the windows, known for its strength and fade-resistant properties. Perfect for this application.

As a fun-fact, to ensure total color consistency, the body color is being batched directly at the Sika factory here in California to ensure that there’s zero variation in the colors we’re using.

Follow Along!

This is just the beginning. 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.

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“I loved working with M.B. Jessee from start to finish on a relatively small paint job that grew a bit. I felt in very good hands from the moment Matt Jessee came out to give me the estimate and talk about my job. He was very easy to talk to and he handled my changes very well. Then the actual work done by Rigoberto and Mario was impeccable. They were neat and meticulous and the paint job looks beautiful. I could not have asked for more and when I did, they accommodated me 100%. I will not hesitate to call M.B. Jessee again and to refer them to friends.”

— Nancy Kurkjian

“I highly recommend MB Jesse Painting to anyone looking for a professional team that does an impressive job. They are on time, efficient and clean up well each and every day they are on site. They pay attention to detail and listen to the needs of their clients. In addition, they give back to the community. A Five Star team all the way around.”

— Erin Troy

“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

“MB Jessee painters are stellar! As a designer I've worked with numerous companies over the years, and MB Jessee is a top-notch firm. From the first phone call to the final clean up, every person is courteous, professional, and hard working. The owner, Matt, is a charitable leader who has instilled his team with integrity and honesty providing the customer with a first class experience at a fair price with a paint job that is guaranteed to last. I highly recommend MB Jessee. Thank you Matt and your STAR crew-Daniel, Rigoberto, Vicente, Edy, Pedro, and Mario, for a job well executed! Cynthia Brian, ASID, Starstyle® Productions, llc”

— Cynthia Brian
Morgan, CA

“Matt, We are very happy with how all of the painting worked out. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the work in the bathroom. I liked working with Victor, he and Marvin were extremely conscientious about doing a great job, not just the minimum. I know the front door took a lot longer than you'd expected. But they did it PERFECTLY. We never thought it could turn out like that! Thanks again for the great work. We'll be calling you again in the future!”

— Craig
Alameda, CA

“Dear Matt,You must be so proud of your men! They were fantastic to have around. Polite, courteous and hardworking. I am so pleased with the outcome of our home--in fact, I couldn't be any more pleased than I am!”

— Mrs. S
San Leandro

“Everyone I dealt with was nice, helpful, and very professional. The price was reasonable! (I didn't feel like I was getting the "San Francisco price." The attention to detail and work quality was excellent. They did what they said they would do in the exact timeframe they said they would do. Highly recommend!”

— Tim Tyson

“Thank you for the support you have given the Women's Cancer Resource Center over the past year!”

— Margo - Director Women's Cancer Resource Center

“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

“Julie,Just to let you know I am very appreciative of your crew catching the plumbing/mold problem. It was very astute of them. I wanted to let you know that again your crew has done excellent work here, please pass this along to Mr. Jessee. There are some bumps in the road here, but the painting and your crew has not been one of them. Their work is the only thing going right currently, and this crew is very nice and respectful. It is much appreciated. Thank you again.”

— Beth
Oakland

“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

“Just wanted to let you know that the crew was great to have around the house for the past two weeks. All three of them were professional, courteous, and attentive to my thoughts/concerns and were extremely knowledgeable. They paid great attention to the detail and it shows.”

— Mark & Roberta Gross