3820 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 3820 Divisadero St in the Marina neighborhood is a 3-story, 1927 structure that has undergone several notable improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges. Most recently, in February 2023, the building resolved multiple violations related to boiler operation permits that were first cited in June 2022, though similar violations had previously occurred in 2005. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $64,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Significant maintenance work has been performed on the building, including a $18,980 reroofing project in 2020, sewer line repair in 2019, and substantial electrical system upgrades in 2016 that included a new 400-amp service installation with 7 meters and circuit breaker panels. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning incidents, including a 2003 complaint about leaking pipes causing mold and asbestos concerns, as well as a 2011 report of rats in the walls. Earlier violations from 2005 involved issues with fire safety systems, including fire escape maintenance and smoke detector functionality, though these were subsequently abated.

The property has undergone various routine inspections over the years, with records showing attention to both general maintenance and safety systems. The building's recent history shows active management of major systems such as the roof and electrical components, though the recurring boiler permit issues suggest room for improvement in maintenance practices. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as parking enforcement and street cleaning, indicating that while there may be occasional concerns in the surrounding area, the building itself has been less frequently the subject of recent complaints. The property's documented fire incidents have been limited to false alarms and non-hazardous situations, suggesting generally good safety management in this regard.