3832 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 3832 21st Street, owned by Matthew William Severson, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2015, including the removal of an unpermitted deck enclosure and comprehensive updates to the kitchen and bathrooms, including the addition of a second bathroom to the upper-level master bedroom and a laundry closet, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $60,000. Earlier renovation history from the 1980s shows previous foundation and structural work, including stair repairs and joist replacement, though these permits are now expired.

The building has demonstrated sustainability upgrades, including the installation of a 4kW solar PV system in 2009, with 20 roof-mounted modules and associated electrical infrastructure. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance and compliance matters, with multiple 311 calls between July and October 2024 regarding waste management issues, particularly concerning toter placement and debris on the property. These waste management concerns appear to have generated several enforcement actions and inspections by city services, indicating an ongoing challenge with garbage receptacle handling at the property.

There have also been two reports of abandoned vehicles near the property in late 2023 and mid-2024, though in both cases the vehicles were gone when authorities arrived. The most recent building-related service was a street cleaning call in November 2024, which was resolved with no work needed. A recent planning record from 2023 suggests discussions regarding a proposed rear addition to the residence, though this appears to have been in the preliminary review stage for code compliance.