255 Paris St, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 255 Paris Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in the Excelsior neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Ethan Cooke and Clara Boyden. The building has a significant history of illegal modifications and code violations, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2002 and 2005.

Most notably, between March and September 2002, there were multiple violations regarding illegal construction in the lower unit, including unauthorized sheetrock installation in kitchens and bathrooms, incorrect ceiling heights, and unpermitted construction creating what was deemed an illegal second dwelling unit in violation of RH-1 zoning regulations. These violations led to an abatement process that was eventually completed in December 2005, following a series of Notices of Violation (NOVs).

The building has undergone several permitted renovations over the years, including a kitchen remodeling project in 2002 and various foundation and flooring work, though some permits related to these projects were either cancelled or expired. In recent months, from July to December 2024, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. While the building's major code violations were addressed nearly two decades ago, the recent parking enforcement activity represents the most significant current concern related to the property, though it is not directly about the building's condition or permitted use.