4605 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 4605 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond, owned by the Wang Family Trust B, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its 1927 construction. Most notably, recent fire safety enhancements include a comprehensive $36,000 fire alarm system upgrade completed in October 2023, which involved the installation of new control panels, wireless communicators, smoke detectors, pull stations, horn strobes, and sounders.

The building has also completed mandatory seismic retrofit work as a Tier 3 soft story building, and addressed numerous fire safety requirements over the years, including fire escape replacements and fire alarm maintenance. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly with its fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints and violations between 2006 and 2023, though these were generally addressed promptly with corrected conditions. Recent concerns include electrical infrastructure issues noted in April 2024 regarding the building's electric service line and safety barriers, which were resolved by August 2024.

Historical building complaints from 2010-2011 documented various interior issues such as ceiling leaks, sewage problems, and a broken window in the stairwell, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety requirements, including a 2022 electrical service upgrade and historical work such as reroofing and earthquake damage repairs from 1989-1990. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned building exterior issues such as sidewalk defects and waste removal, with the most recent service requests in early 2025 related to water leaks.