142-144 Newman St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 142-144 Newman Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by William Eugene Martin. The building has undergone several significant renovations and modifications over the past few decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2016-2017. This included a major remodeling project in 2016 that encompassed kitchen renovations on the second floor, including removal of a load-bearing wall, installation of radiant heating, and electrical upgrades including a new sub-panel.

In late 2017, a permit was filed to remove an interior stair and add a new stair at the rear of the building, along with a proposed roof deck. More recently, there have been multiple planning applications under review, including a proposal to merge two adjacent units, with one identified as an unauthorized dwelling unit, and requests for variances related to rear yard requirements. The property has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent months, particularly concerning parking and sidewalk conditions.

From September to December 2024, there were multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and parking violations, including vehicles parked on the sidewalk. There was also one report of a sidewalk defect caused by tree roots in September 2024. Three reports of garbage and debris issues were filed between September and December 2024, though these were generally resolved without requiring significant intervention. A notable planning application is currently under review as of October 2024, which proposes the removal of an unauthorized dwelling unit at the rear of the garage and modifications to the stair penthouse and roof deck.