1648-1650 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The duplex property at 1648-1650 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights, built in 1906, is owned by Kevin M & Gabriella Dixson and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, as of May 2023, plans have been filed for a new two-story detached ADU, which would add approximately 408 square feet of living space with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, including a 178 square foot storage loft.

The property has experienced recurring issues with moisture damage, evidenced by completed repairs in 2022 and 2010 involving replacement of dry-rotted siding and doors on the rear facade. Other substantial improvements include the installation of a solar power system in 2016 (2.65 kW system with 10 PV modules), a gas line extension in 2014, and a significant porch remodeling project in 2008. The building has a documented history of parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024 for vehicles parking in prohibited areas, including sidewalk violations and driveway blockages.

In 2001, there was a brief construction-related dispute regarding foundation work that occurred outside the permitted scope, though this was resolved within a few weeks. There have been periodic maintenance needs addressed through building permits, including repairs to the front entry porch and various siding replacements, and in 2020, there was a report of a tree damaging property which was subsequently resolved. As of now, the most significant ongoing improvement is the proposed ADU construction, which has triggered a variance request for rear yard requirement modification due to the planned demolition and reconstruction of exterior stairs.