36-38 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story multi-family residential building at 36-38 Downey Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, currently owned by Lycee Francais De San Franc, has a rich history since its construction in 1904. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a substantial structural repair in 2000 to address dry rot damage to a three-story deck and rear stair, costing $27,000. More recent improvements include the installation of a Tesla EV charger (completed May 2024), sewer/housetrap replacement (completed September 2017), and a street space permit issued in 2017.

A notable incident occurred in 2012 when the building experienced violations related to unpermitted roofing work, though these were resolved by June 2013 after proper permits were obtained. The building's recent history (2020-2024) has been primarily marked by external issues rather than internal building concerns, including several parking enforcement matters, noise complaints, and instances of graffiti on or near the property. There was one incident of flooding in February 2023 that was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since resolving the 2012 violations, with no current active violations on record. In 2006, a new rear yard stair was constructed, representing one of the earlier significant modifications to the property. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with the most recent major systems improvement being the 2017 sewer/housetrap replacement.