558-560 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 558-560 Balboa Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond was built in 1906 and is currently owned by Elizabeth Chua. The property has both residential and commercial components, with a store/restaurant occupying part of the ground floor. The building has undergone several modifications over the years, with the most recent significant work occurring in 2015 when restaurant-related improvements were completed, including plumbing installations and electrical work for a dining room renovation. Prior to this, the property underwent reroofing in 2005 for which the permit appears to have expired without record of completion.

The building has experienced various compliance and operational issues, particularly relating to its restaurant component. In recent years, there have been multiple complaints regarding construction noise and permit violations, with a notable incident in July 2022 involving nighttime construction work that disturbed neighboring residents and lacked proper permits. A 2020 complaint regarding non-compliance with hood and duct system testing was filed but later resolved. The property is currently facing a vacant structure status as of July 2023, which is under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Section.

Recent maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including garbage and debris issues, though these appear to be more related to street maintenance than building conditions. The restaurant space, previously operating as "Tea Papa," has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by ABC referrals and various planning approvals related to its limited restaurant use status in the NC-2 District. The building's permit history shows basic maintenance and upkeep, particularly related to its restaurant operations, but the pattern of expired permits and subsequent work suggests some inconsistencies in project completion documentation. A note regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk was filed in September 2023 and remains open, though this is more of a streetscape issue than a building concern. The property's history shows typical maintenance and operational challenges associated with older mixed-use buildings in San Francisco, with particular attention needed to the restaurant's compliance and operational history.