4 Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133

The two-story multi-family residential building at 4 Card Alley in North Beach, owned by Long View Cre LLC, was constructed in 1907 and contains two units (4 and 4A). The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, most notably in 2018 when substantial improvements were made including kitchen remodels, bathroom additions and renovations, and plumbing updates throughout both units, with a reported cost of $72,000. More concerning are several recent safety and maintenance issues: in September 2024, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire escape maintenance, though these were subsequently corrected or abated.

The property has also experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 reporting various types of waste and abandoned items on the property and surrounding sidewalks, including a collapsed sidewalk that is currently under consideration. Historical records show this building has had periodic maintenance needs, including repairs to stairs and dry rot in the late 1980s, and two tenant buyouts were recorded in 2018 totaling $45,878 for one tenant. The building's fire safety history is notable, with several violations and complaints documented between 2017 and 2024, including multiple fire code violations, and issues with the sprinkler system and alarm systems.

Fire department responses to the building have included incidents such as a cooking fire (contained), smoke detector activation, water leaks, and elevator rescues, though none resulted in civilian injuries. A pattern of tenant turnover is suggested by the planning records, which note that "various renters since 2018" appeared to be of similar age and typically occupied the units for approximately three months each. The 2024-2025 period has seen a particularly high frequency of reported maintenance issues, including multiple cases of garbage and debris requiring municipal attention, some of which were classified as requiring no additional work, indicating possible routine nature of these incidents.