3834-3840 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3834-3840 Geary Blvd in the Inner Richmond, built in 1907 and owned by M & K Klestoff 1990 Family, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $75,000 for the residential portion and $15,000 for the commercial portion, achieving Tier 4 compliance. In late 2023, the fire alarm system was upgraded ($26,753) to meet current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, demonstrating ongoing commitment to life safety systems.

Currently, there are active compliance issues regarding unauthorized modifications to the property, including front window changes and work without permits, with complaints filed in 2023 still pending resolution as of early 2024. The building has a history of maintenance and upgrade projects, including interior unit renovations (notably Unit 7 in 2021 and Unit 8 in 2019), electrical improvements such as panel replacements, and multiple furnace installations. A maintenance issue from 2006 related to improper combustible storage was noted and corrected.

The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti and sidewalk maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these are external to the building itself. Fire safety violations from 2006 regarding combustible storage were addressed, and while there were several fire safety complaints between 2006 and 2024 regarding alarms and extinguishers, most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." The building's recent history reflects active management with periodic unit upgrades, compliance with seismic safety requirements, and maintenance of safety systems. However, the current active code compliance issues regarding unauthorized modifications suggest areas requiring attention.