281-283 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 281-283 Carl Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908 and currently owned by Shin Kern. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the conversion of a closet into a bathroom on the third floor in 2022-2023, which included modern fixtures and waterproof features at a cost of $36,000.

An important electrical upgrade is currently underway, with permits issued in July 2024 for installation of a 200-amp electrical panel. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and infrastructure, including a foundation bolting project in 1989, termite work in 1992, and various plumbing improvements including water heater replacement in 2014. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding sewer systems, with recorded sewage back-up incidents in 2013 and most recently in December 2024.

Other maintenance issues have included a 2015 graffiti incident that was resolved by city services, and a furniture debris issue in 2024 that was also addressed. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and modernization efforts, with work completed on bathroom additions, kitchen and bath fixtures, and roofing, though some older permits such as the 2001 roofing and 2014 water heater replacement are now expired. The property's overall record suggests a pattern of proactive maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on safety features and system upgrades, while also encountering typical urban maintenance challenges.