3944 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 3944 Geary Blvd is a two-story, mixed-use building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, containing both residential (2 units) and commercial space. Built in 1900 and currently owned by Mary Cheng, the building has undergone numerous changes and improvements over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in late 2023, including accessible entrance improvements (completed in November 2023) and plumbing upgrades replacing ABS drain pipes with copper piping ($8,000) along with corresponding electrical work for switch and outlet replacements.

The lower unit of the building has been home to a restaurant (Teruya Ramen) and, more recently, underwent equipment installation improvements in 2023, while the upper unit has had a contentious history regarding its use as a personal service establishment versus a massage establishment. The building's history reveals some regulatory challenges, particularly in 2019 when multiple signs and awnings required legalization, affecting both the beauty salon (U2 Beauty Health Center) and restaurant businesses. The property has experienced periodic vacancy issues, with active complaints about the commercial space remaining unresolved as recently as October 2023.

In terms of infrastructure, the building received significant electrical system upgrades in 2006 with a 200-amp service installation, and more recent plumbing and electrical work in 2023 suggests ongoing maintenance and improvements to the building's systems. The property has maintained compliance with various city regulations, though there were past instances of unauthorized work related to fire sprinklers and sidewalk modifications in 2006 that were subsequently resolved. The building's commercial space has generated multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024 regarding general maintenance issues like debris and pavement defects on the surrounding sidewalk areas, though these appear to be related to shared public spaces rather than building-specific problems.