3968-3970 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 3968-3970 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Gale J. Leung, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property is currently undergoing significant planned renovations as evidenced by a filed permit dated July 30, 2024, which includes extensive improvements to both units, such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling, adding a new bathroom, relocating laundry facilities, replacing sunrooms, and making structural modifications including removing a bearing wall between living and dining rooms.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2018 and 2024, including a recent violation issued in December 2024 regarding sprinkler service requirements. Previous fire safety issues had been resolved, although an alarming pattern of violations emerged over multiple years, including citations for alarm system maintenance, emergency lighting, storage clearance, and electrical safety. The property's maintenance history shows both routine and reactive improvements, including a roof replacement in 2008 and repairs to address dry rot issues in 2000.

Recent building maintenance concerns include a missing side sewer vent cover (resolved in late 2023) and an open pavement defect case (from April 2023). The 311 call history shows various neighborhood maintenance issues, primarily related to parking enforcement, illegal postings, and waste management, though these are external to the building itself. While the property has experienced periodic maintenance and safety issues, the recent filed permit suggests proactive investment in major renovations and improvements to both units, potentially addressing many of the building's historical maintenance concerns. The most recent fire code violation regarding sprinkler service, now open as of December 2024, stands out as the current building safety concern requiring attention.