909 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 909 Ashbury Street, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. The most pressing recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about dog waste in common areas and several illegal parking-related incidents between 2023-2024. The property has a complex history of parking-related violations, with numerous complaints in 2020 regarding unauthorized driveway and parking modifications, including the alleged illegal removal of a brick entry wall and palm tree, and the creation of unauthorized parking pads.

In 2017, the building experienced fire safety violations that were referred to hearings, specifically regarding fire extinguisher servicing, sprinkler maintenance, and alarm system upkeep. The building has undergone several substantial improvements, including a complete renovation of Unit 3 in 2014 featuring new electrical systems, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and compliance work on exterior stairs following a notice of violation in 2013. Earlier improvements in 2009 included kitchen remodeling work with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property experienced multiple violations in 2013 relating to sanitation, fire escape maintenance, and lead paint concerns, which were subsequently addressed through various building permits and repairs.

The front yard has been the subject of permitted landscaping work in 2018, aiming to enhance the property's compliance with planning code requirements for permeability and planting. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and compliance issues, with most construction and repair work being properly permitted and completed. However, there have been several instances of unauthorized modifications and work requiring subsequent permits to achieve compliance. The property has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding dumping and graffiti, though these are primarily related to the exterior common areas rather than the building itself.