688-690 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 688-690 Douglass Street in Noe Valley, owned by Pashalides Jeffrey T & Hill, has undergone significant changes since its construction in 1908. The property originally comprised a single structure but underwent substantial modifications between 2005 and 2015, including the controversial addition of a rear unit. In 2008-2009, a variance was granted to construct a single-family unit in the rear yard, which led to building complaints regarding unpermitted work and changes beyond approved plans, though these issues were eventually resolved by 2010.

The building has seen various safety improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2009, and underwent significant structural work, including foundation modifications and sewer repairs in 2016. Historical issues included a sewer defect in 2002 that required resolution due to health concerns. Recent history shows the building's major structural and systems improvements have been completed, with the last significant building permit recorded in 2015 for documenting the property's legal use and occupancy.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and garbage management in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021-2023, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure needs, including electrical system upgrades completed in 2009 featuring comprehensive modern installations like smoke detectors, baseboard heaters, and modern kitchen appliances. The property's compliance history indicates that while there were several instances of work being conducted outside of approved permits between 2005 and 2009, these matters were ultimately resolved through proper channels, including a documented administrative process in 2015 to clarify the building's current legal configuration.