508-510 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 508-510 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 1906 multi-family residential building with 2 units, currently owned by the Hirsch Family Trust. This two-story structure contains a commercial unit at 508 Balboa Street, which has faced multiple compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are three active violation complaints (from 2024 and 2023) related to the vacant commercial storefront ordinance and wall coverings that were allegedly removed without proper replacement, creating potentially unsafe conditions.

The building has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, including permits for stair repairs in 2003 and roofing work in 2002, though the roofing permit expired. The property has experienced recurring issues with its commercial storefront, with multiple violation notices between 2018 and 2024 indicating problems with compliance to vacant storefront regulations. In 2019, there was a violation issued for failure to comply with the vacant or abandoned commercial storefront ordinance, though this was eventually abated. More recently, there have been multiple complaints regarding possible unpermitted work in 2024.

The building's location has also generated significant activity in terms of garbage and debris management, with numerous reports between November 2024 and January 2025 documenting issues with overflowing city garbage cans and other waste management concerns, all of which were resolved by the responsible agencies. Recent 311 calls between November 2024 and January 2025 show persistent issues with garbage and debris management around the property, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans being filed and resolved. The building has a documented history of fire safety equipment activation, though no civilian injuries were reported in connection with this incident. While some historical maintenance work has been documented through building permits, the property has faced ongoing challenges related to commercial space occupancy and compliance with city ordinances.