San Francisco construction projects starting to test patient neighbors

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- "No parking" signs, loud power tools, and plenty of construction crews are signs of a building boom in one San Francisco neighborhood, which includes upgrades to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's home.

In some cases, homes in the Dolores Heights neighborhood have been under construction for more than a year. The size of the projects and the duration are wearing on the nerves of some neighbors.

"Well, it is a problem due to the fact that parking has always been very tight in this neighborhood," explained one resident.

Supervisor Scott Weiner says his office is constantly fielding calls from constituents about parking in his booming district. And it's not just Zuckberg's house that is getting all the attention.

"Mark Zuckerberg is a big name, so that gets focused on, but this isn't about any one project. We have home projects happening throughout my district, throughout the city," claims Weiner.

A short walk down 21st Street and there's a "tow away" sign after "tow away" sign, and about nine different construction projects within a two block area.

"You can't park two blocks away and carry sheet rock or whatever, so you know it's difficult anywhere in the city if you ask me," said contractor Robert Bianchi, who is working on a project right next to the Zuckerberg house. He says all this construction is just part of the building boom the city is experiencing.

Some residents agree that you can't fault people for wanting to renovate their house.

"I don't think you can blame a person," one resident said. "I think the reality is now San Francisco has become very desirable."

As for all the temporary tow away signs if there is a construction project that goes dormant for weeks, residents should report them to 311. That might get the "no parking" signs removed.