164-170 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 164-170 Grand View Ave, owned by Carmel Era Holdings Inc, has undergone several significant modifications and improvements since its construction in 1953. The most recent major work, completed in June 2024, involved replacing exterior siding on the left side of the building. Between 2020 and 2021, the property underwent substantial changes, including efforts to legalize an additional unit (#170A) on the fourth floor, installation of two ADUs at ground floor parking, and a voluntary soft-story retrofit for seismic improvement.

During this period, there were some construction-related complaints regarding noise levels and courtyard usage, though these were promptly addressed. The building has undergone various infrastructure upgrades, including electrical and plumbing improvements in 2014, with more recent additions of washer/dryer facilities in 2020. The property has experienced some maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple water leak reports filed in late 2023 and several graffiti incidents throughout the building's history.

In 2003, the building had some electrical violations related to illegal pull chain switches and cord wiring, though these were resolved by early 2004. The building's recent history shows active management and upgrading of the property, particularly focusing on increasing unit count and improving seismic safety, while maintaining compliance with city regulations. Previous permits from the 1980s and 1990s indicate earlier structural modifications and maintenance work, including a horizontal addition and reroofing. The property has one active routine housing inspection case filed in 2011, while all other past complaints and violations have been resolved.