577-581 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 577-581 Duboce Avenue in Duboce Triangle, owned by Laura B. Smith, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1904.

The most recent major work was completed in 2021, involving the installation of 15 high-quality Marvin wood windows with integrated features, costing $31,000, while similar window replacements were previously performed in 2015 for the back wall of the building. The property has received proper foundational attention with a 2005 improvement that included the installation of a 12"x56' foundation cap with continuous rebar on the west elevation, and an electrical upgrade was recently completed in April 2024 for the relocation of the PG&E meter light switch. The building had a notable cluster of violations documented in a 2001 routine inspection, including issues with plumbing, fire safety (such as egress obstruction and garbage receptacle placement), and general building maintenance (including stairs and deck repairs).

However, all these violations were successfully abated by February 2004. Additional historical improvements include an underground electrical service conversion in 2005 and various maintenance works such as a tub and tile replacement. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 suggest some external maintenance issues in the vicinity, including graffiti removal and garbage overflow concerns, though these are related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself.