4725 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 4725 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond District, owned by the Chu Oi Wong Lee Rev Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple safety-related challenges since its construction in 1975. Most notably, the building has experienced two window upgrade projects, with Unit 3 receiving three vinyl windows and an aluminum fire escape in 2008 (cost: $6,458), followed by the installation of two vinyl windows in 2011 ($2,300).

In September 2000, the building faced multiple fire safety violations including issues with smoke detectors, fire proofing, fire enclosure door closers, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage, though all these violations were abated by November 2000. A routine apartment housing inspection in January 2008 also identified concerns about the fire escape drop ladder and exterior door self-closing devices. Recent concerns about the property have primarily related to external infrastructure issues, with open cases in 2024 regarding excessive noise and a collapsed sidewalk.

The building's vicinity has experienced various municipal service calls between 2019 and 2024, including noise complaints, graffiti, and an abandoned parklet, as well as encampment-related issues in October 2023. While the building's major violations from 2000 and 2008 were resolved, the current open cases suggest ongoing challenges with noise and exterior maintenance. Previous complaints from 1995 mentioned issues with a non-working stove, skylight, and floor damage, though these were eventually resolved.