3828-3836 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 3828-3836 Anza St is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1953, currently owned by George & Susan Lui. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent activity being a filed permit in September 2024 for the installation of 10 additional sounders onto the fire alarm system to comply with fire code requirements. An important open fire violation from August 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements remains on record.

Previous fire safety issues have been addressed, including violations in 2010 for extinguishers, alarm systems, and combustible materials, all of which were corrected. The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including dry rot repairs and window replacements in 2010 (completed), furnace replacements in 1999 (completed), and stairs reconstruction in 1999 (completed). The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and violations, particularly in 2004-2010 when several issues were identified and subsequently abated, including concerns about fire extinguisher maintenance and sprinkler requirements.

Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking concerns, rather than building-specific problems. The most recent fire-related complaint from August 2024 indicates ongoing attention to building safety systems, though the property has shown a pattern of requiring multiple interventions to address and correct safety violations over the years. Past building maintenance work has included significant improvements such as stucco repairs and window replacements, suggesting ongoing property upkeep by the owners.