4638-4648 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 4638-4648 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2016 by Balboa Street LLC. The building has undergone significant safety system improvements, with comprehensive fire safety installations including fire alarm systems (2020), fire sprinkler systems (2019-2021), and most recently, additional fire alarm device installations in 2022 costing $25,800.

The property has completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit program with a Tier 3 status, achieving Compliance and Final Cost Certification. The building's construction history reveals substantial work was performed between 2016-2019, including the conversion of storage areas to units, electrical system upgrades, and various unit renovations. Several complaints were filed during construction in 2020 regarding noise, construction practices, and safety concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, though these issues appear to have been resolved.

While there were multiple building violations recorded in 2003 regarding water damage, interior surfaces, and fire safety concerns, these were promptly abated by September 2003. The property has had regular maintenance issues typical of multi-family buildings, including recent reports of parking violations, sewer vent issues, and tree-related concerns, all of which have been addressed according to city records. The most recent plumbing and electrical work permits were completed in late 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance with building systems requirements.