178 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131

The property at 178 Portola Drive is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Twin Peaks, owned by Mark S Young and constructed in 1971. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2010-2011 when a garage space was converted into a media room with bathroom (314 square feet) including comprehensive electrical work and plumbing installation, costing approximately $39,000. Earlier improvements in 2007 included exterior window replacements, front door updates, stucco repairs, and an important electrical system upgrade to 200 amps with three meters.

A deck repair project was completed in 2008, though a complaint was filed in 2006 regarding various issues including a leaking roof, deck repair concerns, cracked windows, and an electric gate malfunction, which were purportedly abated within a month. Recent history of the property shows no active building code violations, but it experienced some temporary issues in early 2024 with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street/sidewalk near the property, all of which were resolved by city services. Of particular note is a historical compliance issue regarding short-term rentals; the property was identified and cited for illegal short-term vacation rentals in 2013 and 2014, with the second violation specifically mentioning previous infractions at a different location, though these activities have since been confirmed as abated.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements over the years, with significant investments in both comfort and utility systems. While recent concerns primarily relate to street cleanliness rather than building conditions, these were all external issues not directly related to building maintenance. The property's documented improvements suggest ongoing attention to maintenance and modernization, with major systems such as electrical and plumbing having received substantial upgrades during the 2007-2011 period.