324-326 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building was constructed in 1922 and is currently owned by the Joan Downey Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the decades, including a horizontal addition (1992), kitchen remodeling (1991), installation of aluminum windows (1986), reroofing (2009), and most recently, deck repairs in 2012 which addressed issues in the garage and breezeway.

However, the building has experienced notable permit compliance issues, particularly regarding the deck construction which generated multiple complaints between 2012 and 2016. Neighbors reported concerns about the prolonged construction period, exposed work areas, noise disturbances, and debris management, suggesting work was continued beyond the scope of the original $8,000 permit. The property has maintained a relatively stable history since 2016, with no recorded building complaints or violations in recent years.

The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented through 311 calls, including graffiti incidents (most recently in 2024 and 2022), parking violations (2016-2019), and standard street cleaning matters. Recent building maintenance appears to have been minimal since the resolution of the deck repair issues in 2014, with no significant complaints or permit activity documented in the past decade. The property’s maintenance history shows a pattern of major improvements followed by periods of minimal activity, with the most recent significant work occurring over a decade ago.