2643-2645 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 2643-2645 Balboa Street is a 2-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1919, this two-story flats and duplex structure underwent significant alterations between 2009 and 2014, with the most substantial work occurring during a $578,204 conversion project that aimed to transform the single-family dwelling into a three-story, two-unit building through vertical and horizontal additions. During the construction process, multiple compliance issues arose, including violations in January 2012 when it was discovered that the structure had been built approximately 12 inches higher than shown on the approved plans, leading to a suspended permit status (though this was abated by February 2013).

Additional complaints regarding unauthorized construction of a fourth story were filed in December 2011, though these were promptly addressed. The project included comprehensive electrical work featuring new fixtures, appliances, and safety systems, though there were several expired plumbing permits associated with the construction. More recently, the property has experienced ongoing issues with parking violations, particularly during 2024, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, resulting in several citations and enforcement actions.

An open noise complaint regarding amplified sound was also filed in August 2024. The building's major renovation work, which included both vertical and horizontal extensions, was ultimately approved through various permits and planning processes, with significant input from design consultants and stakeholders. The project's final approval and completion involved coordination between multiple departments and resolution of numerous compliance issues, reflecting a complex construction history that transitioned the property into its current two-unit configuration.