42 August Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 42 August Alley in North Beach, owned by the Gail Y Chang Revocable Trust, is a multi-family residential building originally constructed in 1912, which has undergone significant modifications over the years. Most notably, the building was converted from two units to a single-family residence in 2001 through a permitted renovation that included kitchen removal, bathroom addition, and door revisions.

Recent activity on the property has centered around an active enforcement issue, with the Department of Building Inspection issuing multiple Notices of Violation (NOV) in September 2023 regarding unauthorized construction work at the rear lower floor, including conversion of a mechanical room to habitable space with a half-bath. Two related permits issued in September 2024 (for $1,000) and associated plumbing and electrical work ($120,000) appear to be efforts to address these NOVs.

The building has a history of maintenance and improvements, including structural work in 2009, various repairs for termite damage in 2020, and exterior maintenance in 2023 involving window trim replacement and dry rot repairs. Historical records show proper conversion of the building to single-family use, and the recent enforcement actions suggest compliance efforts are ongoing to resolve the 2023 violations. The property has had standard residential maintenance work performed over the years, including plumbing, electrical, and structural improvements, with the most pressing current issue being the resolution of the 2023 unauthorized construction violation.