72-76 Potomac St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The four-story multi-family residential building at 72-76 Potomac Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Timothy Dufka and Ma Carlotti, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1900. The most recent permitted work, completed in January 2023, involved documenting as-built conditions on the third floor, including minor modifications to bathroom, laundry, and closet areas. The property has seen substantial electrical upgrades, including the installation of recessed lighting in 2014 ($10,000) and a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2009 ($22,000) that included new appliances, electrical work, and plumbing.

The building's systems have been maintained with regular updates, including furnace replacement in 2009 and extensive electrical work in 2004 for a solar TV system and lighting improvements. Of particular note is the building's historical context regarding safety concerns between 2001-2005, when multiple violations were recorded related to fire proofing and building permits, though all were subsequently abated. The 2001 complaints raised serious issues about gas fumes and fire hazards from an unsealed unit and storage practices, though these appear to have been addressed promptly.

Since then, the building has undergone regular routine inspections (most recently in 2016) with no open violations on record. The property has seen recent activity primarily related to parking enforcement, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking in 2024, though these are external issues not directly affecting building safety or habitability. The building's maintenance history shows consistent oversight and resolution of issues, with all recent permits marked as complete and no active violations currently on file.