166-168 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 166-168 Downey Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building dating back to 1900, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood and currently owned by Anna Darden 2010 Personal Revocable Trust. The building underwent significant infrastructure improvements in the 2010s, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2011 with a new 200-amp three-meter main panel, building drain replacement in 2011, and the most recent addition of an electric vehicle charger installation in February 2024.

Historical records reveal past compliance issues with unauthorized dwelling units, with complaints filed in 1995 regarding illegal units in the attic and basement; however, these issues were officially abated in 1996 and 2013 respectively, following the 2011 off-street parking variance approval for the legalization of a second dwelling unit. The building's maintenance history shows several substantial improvements, including a 1994 foundation repair involving the replacement of 29 linear feet of brick foundation at the front wall, and an earlier attempt in 1984 to enlarge a dormer and add a bathroom, though this permit expired.

Recent quality-of-life incidents include a graffiti report in December 2022 (which was resolved after one month without response), some street cleaning issues between 2020-2022, and a sidewalk parking violation in January 2020 that resulted in a citation. The property has experienced three fire alarm system activations (two due to malfunction and one unintentional) with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents, suggesting proper system functioning when actual emergencies occur. The building's permit and inspection history from the 1990s to present indicates a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrades, with particular attention to electrical infrastructure and compliance with zoning requirements.