196-198 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 196-198 Downey Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Laurence P Brenner Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2013, including comprehensive kitchen updates, bathroom renovations, and electrical system upgrades totaling over $31,000.

Additional infrastructure work included a furnace replacement in 2010, necessary gas line repairs in 2007, and recent street space and sidewalk repairs in 2017. The building experienced a fire alarm activation (unintentional) incident, though no injuries or fires were reported. The property has faced recurring issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, particularly between 2019 and 2020, with multiple citations issued to offenders.

More recent 311 calls have primarily concerned street-related matters, including general cleaning and parking issues near the property. The most recent tenant buyout occurred on July 14, 2021, at the 198 Downey Street address, involving one tenant and totaling $78,452.96. Property maintenance appears to be generally proactive, with routine updates to critical systems and prompt attention to structural issues as evidenced by the various building permits and completed work.