4645 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 4645 Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Navarro Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1957 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various safety inspections over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2024 (with a cost of $90,000 completed in 2017) after initially being cited in 2021 for non-compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

The property has a documented history of addressing various building code requirements, including a 2010 correction of unauthorized modifications in Unit #1, repairs to dry rot in the garage in 2004, and bathroom improvements in 1993. Multiple routine inspections have revealed recurring safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety - including issues with fire escape access and fire extinguisher maintenance - though these violations have generally been abated promptly, with most being addressed within a few months of citation. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved the building's utility systems, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported through 311 calls in 2024, as well as some parking enforcement matters noted in the vicinity.

A tenant buyout was recorded at 710 48th Avenue in January 2021, involving two tenants and totaling $11,785. The building's most recent routine inspection in 2014 prompted several violations regarding ventilation, building permits, and safety equipment, all of which were subsequently addressed. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, many were addressed through proper permits and timely corrections, with the recent completion of the soft-story retrofit program bringing the building into compliance with current seismic safety requirements.