2836-2842 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 2836-2842 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1947 and owned by Liang Zi Xuan & Tan Yu Ling, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime. The building has seen recent work including a $10,000 reroofing project in 2021 and a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2012 that included installing 200-amp panels and additional outlets and lighting across all four units. Important structural safety work was completed in 1987 with seismic improvements including sill bolting, knee bracing, and plywood sheetwalling.

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 1999, 2004, and most recently in 2015, which identified several fire safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including the installation of fire extinguishers and removal of egress obstructions. The property's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety requirements, with various stair and porch repairs documented over time, including a 2007 interior stair repair project. More recent 311 calls related to the property have been primarily for external issues such as sidewalk defects, illegal postings, and a graffiti incident in 2010, which suggests proper maintenance of the building itself.

The most recent building-related service request was in August 2021 for permit services. While there were multiple violations noted during inspections, these were all resolved within a few months of being cited, demonstrating responsive management to regulatory requirements. The building's age and history show a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrades, with particular attention paid to seismic safety and fire prevention systems.