3750 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story, six-unit apartment building at 3750 Balboa St, owned by Chung Enterprises LP and constructed in 1959, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. In 2017, the property faced multiple housing code violations, including problems with window weatherproofing, water damage, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm compliance, resulting in a designation as a nuisance property under Section 1001-d of the San Francisco Housing Code.

While some of these violations were addressed by May 2017, several active violations remain unresolved, including concerns about a fire escape ladder maintenance and gas meter instructions, with related complaints filed in March 2017. The building's recent history shows continued maintenance attention, with a window repair project completed in 2017 to address a notice of violation, and historical records indicate previous improvements including reroofing work in 2012 and 1989, and a kitchen and bathroom remodel with electrical upgrades in 1998. The property has experienced recurring issues with elevator service, as evidenced by two civilian rescues from a stalled elevator recorded in 2013, though no injuries were reported in these incidents.

Recent maintenance concerns have also emerged, with multiple complaints about debris and sanitation issues in the vicinity of the building, including garbage, graffiti, and even a sewage discharge incident in October 2024, while numerous 311 calls regarding these issues have been logged throughout 2024. The building has undergone periodic routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with some violations documented as recently as 2004 still showing as active in the system. The property's maintenance record shows some responsiveness to violations, with several issues being resolved, but the persistence of certain active violations related to safety systems and emergency equipment maintenance raises ongoing concerns about building compliance with current housing codes and safety requirements.