607 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-story multi-family residential building at 607 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1916, contains 4 units and includes a retail space (17th & Balboa Market) that is part of its mixed-use classification. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation completed in 2021 involving a kitchen and laundry room remodel (cost: $17,000) which included electrical work (new subpanel) and plumbing updates.

Other notable building improvements include a furnace replacement in 2012 and electrical system upgrades in 2006-2007, though the building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a serious electrical issue in December 2005 requiring emergency repairs to the meter socket. The building has a documented history of various complaints and some code enforcement issues. Of particular concern is an active complaint filed in September 2024 regarding vehicle damage to the front entry door.

Past complaints include unauthorized renovation work in 2007, concerns about garbage disposal accessibility (2006), and multiple recent reports of garbage overflow issues around the property in late 2024 and early 2025, suggesting ongoing waste management challenges. The retail portion of the building, currently operating as 17th & Balboa Market, has maintained its grocery store use since at least 1986, with proper ABC licensing in place. While there is a record of three fire incidents, none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage.