421 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 421 Laurel Street in Presidio Heights is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1900, currently owned by Kaoru Carl & Keiko Gishifu. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its history, including a major vertical expansion in 1993 costing $147,000, and the construction of a new sunroom following the removal of previous construction in 1984.

Recent months have seen numerous municipal service requests, primarily between September 2024 and January 2025, including parking enforcement issues, illegal postings on traffic lights, and a public health environmental health matter initiated in December 2024. The building's fire safety record shows four alarm-related incidents, none resulting in fires or civilian injuries, including unintentional activation of smoke detectors and security systems. The property has experienced ongoing neighborhood challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls addressing issues such as illegal parking, graffiti, and street cleaning needs, including a notable open case from January 2025 regarding human waste or urine.

The building's age and location suggest it may be experiencing typical urban maintenance challenges, though the permit history indicates past investment in building improvements. The most recent serious incident related to building safety or resident experience appears to be the public health environmental health matter from December 2024, which was referred to health district inspectors. The property's two-unit configuration and historical permit activity suggest it has maintained compliance with residential use codes, though the recent pattern of municipal service requests indicates ongoing neighborhood maintenance and enforcement needs.