1527 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 1527 McAllister Street is a 3-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, containing 2 units and currently owned by the Sherrie Matza Revocable Trust. This Alamo Square building has undergone several significant modifications and encountered numerous compliance issues over the past few years, most notably regarding unpermitted construction work in the rear yard. Between 2021 and 2023, a major focus of building violations and complaints centered around unauthorized excavation work and a swimming pool installation that created serious safety concerns, with residents reporting issues with collapsing walls, unsupported concrete, and a "moon crater-sized" hole.

These violations triggered multiple inspections and monitoring fees under San Francisco Building Code violations, though a subsequent legal resolution through Board of Appeal No. 21-096 required the infill of the rear yard hole, with permits finally being completed in early 2024 at a cost of $25,000. The property has undergone various improvements and maintenance work, including roofing projects in 1996, 1997, and most recently in 2023 ($23,200), and plumbing modifications such as gas line installations in 2022 and 2009, plus a fireplace installation in 2015.

The rear yard area has been particularly contentious, with several permit applications related to deck construction, including a cancelled 2021 permit ($44,000) and a subsequent Board of Appeals revision. While many of these issues have now been resolved, with the final 2024 inspection permit being completed, the building's recent history shows a pattern of unpermitted work followed by corrective actions, particularly affecting the rear yard area. The property has also generated typical urban neighborhood complaints as recorded in 311 calls, primarily related to parking issues, environmental concerns, and street maintenance matters, though these are generally separate from building-specific issues.