4438-4440 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story multi-family residential building at 4438-4440 California Street, constructed in 1907 and containing four units, has undergone significant recent improvements with a focus on safety and maintenance. In early 2024, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade was completed at a cost of $21,000, including new smoke detectors and horn strobes.

The property has received substantial maintenance attention, including dry rot and stucco repairs in 2023 ($13,500), window and door replacements in 2023 ($30,000), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2016-2017. Notable building violations from 2016-2018 were addressed, including unauthorized construction work that exceeded permit scope and partition wall issues, though these were all resolved by 2018. The property also experienced some concerning events in 2018, including multiple fire safety complaints related to illegal occupancy, electrical systems, and fire escape concerns, though these were referred to and addressed by the Department of Building Inspection.

A tenant buyout occurred in April 2018, with all four tenants receiving $60,000 collectively. The building's recent history shows consistent investment in maintenance and safety upgrades, with no active violations or complaints as of now. Recent service calls (2022-2024) have primarily involved routine street maintenance and parking enforcement issues, with only one related to a local encampment that was unable to be located by authorities.