1681 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-unit residential building at 1681 Turk Street in the Western Addition neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1890, currently owned by John Palmer. The property has a history of structural concerns, notably in early 1988 when temporary shoring was required, followed by a foundation replacement permit (though this permit has since expired).

In October 2012, multiple building violations were documented, including issues with windows (exterior sills, latches, and hardware), missing guard sections along the bottom of the stairs, and general maintenance concerns. These violations were addressed and abated by November 2012. A more recent concern was filed in February 2019 regarding a possible unpermitted dwelling unit with a kitchen at the ground level, though this complaint is now listed as not active.

The property has also faced scrutiny regarding potential illegal short-term rentals, with records indicating a front desk investigation in 2019 alleging unauthorized rentals from a presumed unpermitted unit at the rear of the property and possibly from the main building. Planning records show discussions in 2019 about an addition or new construction at the southern end of the property, with the desired outcome of creating a single-family home. Additionally, there were concerns in 2012 about an unstable back deck, loose stairs, hazardous handrails, and mold issues in bathroom and bedroom windows, though these issues were also addressed and marked as not active.