3905 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 3905 California Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by Levy Benjamin & Sumi Lee, was constructed in 1989 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over its history. Most notably, the building underwent a reroofing project in December 2016 costing $12,000, while earlier permits from 1986-1987 show initial construction-related work including an elevator installation (now expired) and revisions to previously approved applications.

The building's most concerning issues emerged during a routine safety inspection in 2017, which revealed multiple fire safety violations including non-functional emergency exit lights, uncharged fire extinguishers, and missing carbon monoxide alarms - all of which were abated by October 2017. More recently, the property has faced several maintenance and environmental challenges, with multiple incidents of graffiti and street maintenance issues reported through 311 calls between late 2023 and 2024.

These include multiple instances of graffiti on public and private property, garbage and debris concerns on streets and sidewalks, and a few parking-related complaints. While there have been two documented fire-related incidents (one false alarm and one unintentional building fire), thankfully neither resulted in civilian injuries. The most recent building-related incidents have been primarily focused on exterior and public space maintenance rather than internal safety systems, suggesting a shift in focus from structural safety concerns to general upkeep of the property's surroundings.