2525 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The 21-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2525 Balboa Street, constructed in 1965 and managed by Trumpeter LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years. Most recently, in July 2023, there were reports of serious tenant concerns including wastewater overflow issues in Unit 103, resulting in unaddressed cleaning and odor problems. The building has a pending open fire violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements.

In 2022, the property underwent a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has a history of water-related problems, evident from multiple window replacements (2002-2003), a mandatory bathroom fixture upgrade (2006), and several water damage incidents. A troubling pattern emerges with interior maintenance issues, including mold problems (1999, 2013), elevator safety concerns (2007), and multiple complaints about water damage and carpet issues (2006, 2023).

The property has undergone various unit-specific renovations, including recent comprehensive updates in Unit 303 (2023) involving kitchen cabinets, flooring, and bathroom improvements with electrical panel replacement. Previous building-wide improvements include reroofing work (2008) and multiple interior renovations. While the building has faced several violations and complaints over the years, most have been addressed and closed, though some recent issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort.