12 Putnam St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story multi-family residential building at 12 Putnam Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Todd M. Palin and Moll Johnson, was constructed in 1907 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past decade.

Between 2012-2015, the building experienced notable violations and enforcement actions related to unpermitted window installations, resulting in a compliance order to replace nine single-pane windows with wooden double-pane windows visible from the street. These violations, documented through multiple notices between 2012-2014, were ultimately resolved by July 2015. During this period, the property underwent substantial maintenance work including a complete reroofing ($7,000) in 2015, facade restoration, front stairs and porch rebuilding ($15,000) in 2014, and various utility improvements such as gas houseline extension and main service relocation. More recently, there are ongoing concerns about potential unpermitted construction, as evidenced by an active complaint filed in April 2017 regarding work in the garage area possibly related to an in-law unit.

The building's maintenance history includes regular updates and repairs, though there have been recurring parking issues with vehicles blocking driveways as documented in multiple citations from September to January 2025. Recent maintenance issues have included a sewage backup (January 2025) and an open case regarding an overgrown tree (December 2024). The property had two fire-related incidents recorded, though neither resulted in injuries, and there was one temporary blocked exit issue in 2008 which was promptly corrected. The building's documented permit history between 2012-2015 shows substantial investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention to building envelope improvements and resolving regulatory compliance issues.