4131 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 4131 California Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by Diane A Stelling Revocable Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1959. Most notably, in 2024, all eight units are receiving electrical upgrades with new 60-amp sub panels being installed. The building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit program in 2017, achieving compliance through the installation of hardy frame moment frames and stucco replacement, and was classified as a Tier 3 Soft Story building with work completed and Certificate of Final Completion issued.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with foundation work performed in 2021 costing $60,000, and various unit improvements including a 2013 kitchen remodel in Unit #1 ($15,063) and electrical updates in Units 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 scheduled for completion in 2024. The building has experienced several routine inspections over the years, with some violations noted and subsequently resolved, including a 2018 issue regarding combustible storage and fire sprinklers. Historical maintenance issues have included dry rot damage repairs to wood siding in 2015, a sewer repair in 2009, and various building violations between 1998 and 2004 related to security, sanitation, and maintenance.

Recent 311 calls from 2022 to 2024 have primarily involved minor issues such as illegal postings, graffiti, and garbage concerns in the vicinity of the building, with all cases marked as resolved. The property has demonstrated compliance with significant safety and building requirements, including the installation of a new gas line for furnace and stove in 2016, and has addressed various electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance needs over the years. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have allowed for monitoring and correction of various building conditions, though some historical complaints from the 1990s and early 2000s regarding security and maintenance issues have been noted.