1625-1627 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 1625-1627 Balboa Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, currently owned by the Choy Hing Pong Survivors Trust. The building has recently experienced significant structural issues, most notably a fire that occurred in July 2023, primarily affecting the 2nd floor unit of 1625 Balboa Street. This incident triggered multiple building violations related to safety concerns and unauthorized removal of wall coverings, totaling approximately 3,500 square feet.

As of late 2023 and into 2024, the building has undergone substantial repairs, with permits issued for fire damage repairs totaling $95,000, including work on the 2nd floor, water-damaged walls on the 1st and 3rd floors, and replacement of windows. Additional electrical work is planned for early 2025, specifically addressing fire damage-related repairs including wiring, outlets, switches, and smoke detector installations. The building's recent history includes some concerning patterns, including active building violations as of November 2023 related to unauthorized construction work, and complaints regarding potential asbestos and lead issues.

The property has also experienced procedural challenges, with multiple instances of construction work being conducted without proper permits, though these issues appear to be in the process of resolution through proper permitting channels. The building's maintenance history shows some earlier improvements, including a completed retaining wall installation in 1994 and ground floor room legalization work in 1991. Recent complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about the building's condition, with particular attention to potential hazards for the neighborhood, though these issues appear to have been addressed by September 2024. In terms of external factors, there have been several complaints about illegal parking and sidewalk conditions near the property, though these are not directly related to the building's structural or safety concerns.