217-219 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 217-219 Downey Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Steven E Pope Trust, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2010-2011, the property received substantial upgrades including a kitchen remodel ($15,000), installation of modern appliances (dishwasher, stove) and new electrical circuits, followed by plumbing enhancements including a new water heater, laundry facilities, and a complete electrical system upgrade with a new house panel and dedicated circuits. The building has also experienced safety monitoring events, with multiple carbon monoxide detector activations recorded (all showing no CO presence) between 2016-2018, and two gas-related incidents (a leak and a CO incident) with no reported injuries.

Recent municipal interactions include several street cleaning and maintenance requests in 2021-2022, though most were resolved without major implications. The property's permit history from 1984 shows earlier code work was completed, demonstrating ongoing compliance with building requirements. The building's maintenance and incident records suggest regular upkeep and prompt response to safety concerns, with all detected issues being promptly addressed and no civilian injuries recorded in any incidents.

A recent (October 2024) temporary moving-related permit application was denied due to non-payment, though this appears to be an administrative matter rather than a building-related concern. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the surrounding area (reporting issues like sidewalk defects and noise), these were primarily related to public infrastructure and were generally resolved through appropriate municipal channels. The most substantial building improvements occurred between 2010-2011, focusing on modernizing utilities and compliance with current standards, with no major building-specific issues reported in recent years.