1737-1751 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story mixed-use building at 1737-1751 Balboa Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by the Ng Family Trust 2004, contains four residential units and commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive renovation in 2020 at units 1741 and 1743, which included kitchen and bathroom remodels plus furnace replacement, at a cost of $36,000. Previous commercial space transformations included a 2015 change from retail to restaurant use (Orson's Belly) with associated plumbing and electrical work, and the installation of ADA-compliant facilities in 2014.

The building's history reveals recurring issues with unauthorized modifications and compliance matters. Notable violations include a 2003 complaint about unpermitted interior remodeling, a 2015 health code violation regarding unpermitted change of use from salon to restaurant, and a 2018 vacancy-related violation. Recent concerns have emerged in 2022 and 2024, with complaints about unauthorized construction work and multiple noise reports.

Planning records indicate various commercial use changes and approvals, including for limited live performances and ABC Type 41 license permissions for the restaurant use. The property has seen numerous maintenance and compliance-related calls through the 311 system in 2024, including reports of noise disturbances, pavement defects, and garbage issues, with some matters still open as of October 2023. Additionally, there are planning records showing a proposed project that included relocating residential units and converting commercial space to a daycare center, though it's unclear if this has progressed.