729 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story multi-family residential building at 729 Douglass Street in Noe Valley, owned by R & Martha Soto Santos, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant modifications, most notably a vertical addition to increase its height from three to four stories. This major construction work, approved under permit #9407079, was initially permitted but experienced multiple permit expirations and renewals between 2000 and 2015, generating several building violations related to expired permits.

The final inspections for various completed works were consolidated and successfully completed in 2015 under multiple permit numbers, including fire sprinkler installations and other improvements worth significant sums. More recent issues have centered around drainage concerns in the rear yard area, with multiple complaints filed in 2019 regarding improper water drainage from a large porcelain tile installation, which was reported to be affecting adjacent properties.

The most recent violation from 2019 was resolved in 2022, though it indicated possible drainage code violations affecting the property line wall. The building's recent history shows proper resolution of major construction compliance issues from the 2000s, though the property has experienced some recurrence of drainage-related concerns in its external spaces. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have undergone various improvements over the years, including the installation of fire sprinklers, under-tile floor heating, and other modernization efforts, with the most recent permits in 2015 indicating proper completion of previously outstanding work.