167-169 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 167-169 Downey Street, owned by Lu Yvonne Yea Jye & Heuser, has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1900. Recent major upgrades include the installation of a retrofit door in 2021 ($8,513), conversion from a gas water heater to a tankless system in 2020, and a water heater replacement in 2019.

The building has maintained its structural integrity through various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 2012 and substantial work completed in 1985 that included garage addition, repair of violators recorded by PCD, though an expired permit for rear stairs and front steps work is noted. The property has experienced typical urban challenges in the surrounding area, with recent 311 calls primarily relating to parking issues, including multiple reports of blocked driveways (most recently in 2024), as well as standard street cleaning concerns.

The building's location near Golden Gate Park means residents experience periodic festival-related activities, such as the Outside Lands Festival, which generates temporary noise and parking impacts - as evidenced by a 2024 complaint. Recent street cleaning issues have been documented, including reports of human waste or urine in September 2024, which were resolved. While infrastructure maintenance records show regular upkeep of the building systems, the property has experienced periodic challenges with street cleaning and parking enforcement in the surrounding area, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways and the presence of loose garbage on public property, though most of these issues have been addressed promptly through proper channels.