424-426 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 424-426 Bartlett Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by Michael L. Carlyle, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant modifications over its lifetime. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with both structural and surface elements, including dry rot repairs at the rear deck in 2015 and previous siding replacement work in 2001.

A notable conversion from five to three units occurred in 1992, despite its current five-unit designation. The property has faced multiple housing code violations, with a particularly concerning cluster of safety and maintenance issues documented in 2002 (resolved by October 2002) including inadequate lighting, missing fire extinguishers, egress obstructions, and handrail deficiencies. More recent violations in 2014 involved electrical issues, paint hazards, and drainage system concerns, all of which were resolved by mid-2015. The building has undergone routine inspections in 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2015, with the most recent complaint in October 2024 regarding pigeon-related cleanliness issues.

The property has experienced periodic exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple reports of graffiti between 2019-2020 and recurring encampment reports during 2019-2020, though these were typically resolved promptly by city agencies. A gas houseline extension was completed in 2010, representing the most recent plumbing infrastructure work on record. The building's permit history demonstrates a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and more significant structural issues, with all cited violations and necessary repairs having been documented as completed, though the frequency and variety of historical violations suggest an ongoing need for proactive building maintenance. The property has maintained occupancy as a multi-family residential building throughout its history, with unit counts and configuration changes appearing to be properly documented in the building permit system.