2541-2549 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2541-2549 Balboa Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lee Chow, has a checkered maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1919. Most recently, in July 2023, there was an active complaint regarding the status of the main building, specifically concerning commercial/business vacant structure status.

Of notable concern is the pattern of parking enforcement issues in 2024, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways throughout August to December 2024, indicating possible ongoing access challenges for residents and emergency services. The building's maintenance record shows some significant infrastructure improvements, including a main water line renewal completed in 2018 and a reroofing project undertaken in 2006, though this latter work was initially performed without the required building permit, leading to a violation notice that was abated in November 2006.

Other historical repairs include laundry equipment relocation and floorboard/tile replacement work completed in 1991. The property has experienced only one minor fire-related incident (554 Assist invalid) with no civilian injuries reported, suggesting generally good safety performance in this regard. Recent shared spaces management appears to have been addressed promptly, though the building's current complaint status as of 2024 indicates ongoing monitoring requirements.