42-50 Allen St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 42-50 Allen Street is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, owned by the Flora Darling 1988 Trust and constructed in 1910. The building is currently undergoing significant interior improvements, most notably a comprehensive kitchen remodeling project in 2024 valued at $25,000, including cabinet replacement, new outlets, and plumbing upgrades, with associated electrical work for lighting and receptacles.

Historically, the building has received several important infrastructure upgrades, including a 1997 concrete retaining wall replacement at the rear of the property, vinyl siding installation in 1990, and window replacements in 1984. A notable proposed development is currently under review for the conversion of unconditioned garage and storage spaces into two ADU units and a utility room, along with a voluntary seismic upgrade, which could enhance the building's safety and living options. The building's maintenance and incident history shows regular upkeep and response to various urban challenges typical of the neighborhood, including several street cleaning issues in 2022-2024 and parking enforcement matters.

A recent tenant buyout occurred in July 2023 for unit 48, with compensation of $37,000 to one tenant, though no dating or amount is recorded for unit 42. The property's only significant tenant-related communication on record was a Rent Board callback in November 2023 regarding fee housing inventory and exemption status. The building's age and history of permits generally indicate proper maintenance and periodic upgrades, though prospective tenants should monitor the progress and impact of the proposed ADU conversion.