242-244 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 242-244 Liberty Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 242 Liberty LLC. The building is undergoing significant vertical and horizontal expansion work, with approved plans (costing over $1.7 million) to add new living spaces including great rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and roof decks to both units. Recent permit activity from 2024 shows adjustments to reduce excavation requirements and extend additions to 30% of the rear yard line.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including a 2017 deck replacement and seismic upgrade, 2016 fungus/dry rot repairs on the first floor, and conversion of overhead power lines to underground service in 2004. Two past complaints regarding possible illegal units were filed in 1995 and 2011 but were resolved and marked as not active, with no current indications of unauthorized units. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and neighborhood issues, with several 311 calls in 2024 relating to street cleaning, debris removal, and parking matters.

The area has experienced some localized challenges with street cleanliness and maintenance, as evidenced by multiple recent service requests, though these are municipal rather than building-specific issues. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including deck replacements, dry rot repairs, and electrical upgrades, with no significant safety issues or patterns of concerns evident in recent records. The ongoing major renovation project represents the most substantial change to the building's footprint and amenities in many years, adding considerable new living space and modernizing the property.