150 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 150 Downey Street, owned by Elmer R Carr and constructed in 1900, has undergone significant seismic safety work in recent years. The building is currently listed as non-compliant with the mandatory soft story retrofit requirements, with the most recent permit (2023) showing revisions to previous work involving foundation details and shear wall replacements. The property has a history of unit improvements, including comprehensive renovations in units 1, 2, and 3 between 2007-2018, encompassing kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates.

Notable past issues include multiple building violations in 2003 related to fire safety, egress obstruction, stair repairs, weatherproofing, and lead paint concerns, all of which were abated by November 2005. Recent complaints include a 2020 report regarding construction activity during shelter-in-place orders, and an active complaint from 2019 regarding non-compliance with soft story retrofit requirements. A significant tenant buyout occurred in January 2016 involving two tenants for $53,703.46.

Historical maintenance issues from the 1990s and early 2000s included roof leaks affecting multiple units, plumbing problems, and ceiling damage, though these appear to have been addressed. The building's infrastructure improvements have included mandatory safety retrofits, with permits showing ongoing commitment to meet current building codes. Multiple street-space permits have been issued, and there have been various 311 calls regarding street cleaning and waste management in the vicinity of the property between 2016-2020.