606 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 606 Balboa Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Kleist Revocable Trust, was built in 1907 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most concerning was a 2023 complaint about unsafe lead paint removal practices during unauthorized work, including improper containment of paint chips and dust, though this case is now marked as not active. The building has a documented history of fire safety violations, particularly in 2002, when multiple citations were issued regarding fire extinguisher maintenance, fire proofing repairs, combustible storage issues, egress obstruction, and stair repairs – all of which were abated by November 2002.

A similar pattern of stair-related safety concerns emerged in 2011, and there were also instances of unpermitted remodeling work in 2002 involving wall and kitchen modifications. The property has undergone two known major roof projects, one from 1998 (expired permit) and a minimal street space permit in 2012. Recent maintenance issues have included recurring sewer problems, with multiple reports of flooding and sewage backup incidents from November 2024, and several instances of unauthorized parking on the sidewalk (January 2025).

The building has experienced frequent, though non-fire-related, alarm system and smoke detector activations according to fire incident records, suggesting ongoing concerns with the building's safety systems. Between 2002 and 2014, the property underwent several routine inspections, revealing persistent maintenance and safety compliance issues that required attention. The most recent building complaint from 2023 regarding improper work practices stands out as the most current significant safety concern on record, though it is no longer active.