209 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 209 Ashbury St, located in the Park North neighborhood, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1922. The property was previously involved in an Airbnb short-term rental violation case that was resolved in late 2017 when the owner switched to 30-day or longer stays.

A significant structural concern was documented in March 2017, when complaints were filed regarding a dangerously leaning fence between 209 and neighboring properties that posed potential safety risks, though the violation was marked as "Active" with a final warning letter issued in July 2018. The building has undergone various permitted changes over the years, including a completed $1,500 advertising sign removal in 2010 and an electrical installation of a recessed light fixture in 2006 related to a coffee shop space.

More recently, there has been a concerning pattern of sanitation issues in the immediate vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans documented between December 2024 and January 2025, suggesting ongoing waste management challenges in the area. While there was a building permit issued in 2011 for street space, and previous violations regarding an unpermitted ventilation system in 2003, the most pressing current issues appear to be related to exterior sanitation concerns rather than building safety or structural problems. The property has maintained compliance with various regulatory requirements, including receiving necessary approvals for limited restaurant use and related business activities, as evidenced by the planning records.