279 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 279 Cumberland Street, owned by the Driscoll Mary E 2001 Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant modifications over the years, most notably the addition of a two-car garage in 2005-2006, which included electrical upgrades for a new 200-amp underground service, completed in 2006.

In 2009, the building faced compliance issues when unauthorized excavation work was performed in the basement crawl space, leading to two Notices of Violation, though these were ultimately abated by September 2012. The property has undergone various improvements including foundation repairs and siding replacement in 2009, and modifications to the curb cut in 2007 to accommodate vehicle access. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance concerns, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on surrounding sidewalks and streets between May and August 2024, though many of these cases were resolved by city services.

The most recent detectable activity was a smoke detector activation incident with no fire response required. While the building has experienced some maintenance issues in recent months, these have primarily been related to exterior conditions rather than structural or safety concerns. The building's major permits and improvements, particularly the garage addition and subsequent electrical work, suggest that significant infrastructure upgrades have been completed, with most historical building compliance issues having been addressed through proper permit processes and inspections.