3839 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Located at 3839 Divisadero Street in the Marina neighborhood, this three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building owned by Ho Properties Corporation was constructed in 1940 and has undergone significant updates over recent years. The most recent major improvement, issued in July 2024, involves a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $63,173 to meet current safety code requirements, along with the replacement of the domestic hot water boiler completed in May 2024.

The building has seen extensive unit renovations between 2017 and 2023, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom updates including new appliances, fixtures, and finishes, though some of these renovations generated tenant complaints about unpermitted work and construction impacts. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most serious being a 2018 complaint regarding an elevator safety concern involving an automatic gate. Other notable incidents include plumbing issues, cracked stairwell windows in 2021, and multiple complaints about unpermitted renovation work between 2016 and 2020.

The building's fire safety systems have been maintained with only minor issues reported in 2007, 2018, and 2020, all of which were either corrected or determined to have no merit. Recent permit activity shows continued investment in building improvements and safety systems, though there is currently an active complaint from August 2024 regarding the renewal of a boiler permit from 2006. The property underwent significant renovations in 2017-2019, with multiple units receiving similar upgrades to kitchen counters, bathroom tiles, and electrical systems, suggesting a coordinated modernization effort despite some resident concerns about work being conducted without proper permits.