325-331 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 325-331 Balboa Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1910, containing 7 units. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, most notably from 2011-2015 when substantial updates were made to convert and modernize the rear commercial spaces into residential units. This renovation period included the installation of a new fire sprinkler system, complete rewiring with new 400-amp service, and the replacement of heating systems with new wall panels and radiators for units 1-4. However, there have been serious safety concerns, particularly a significant incident in December 2021 when a common hallway floor collapsed due to dry rot, injuring a resident.

This issue was officially addressed in early 2022. More recently, in July 2024, a complaint was filed regarding a vacant commercial space (327 Balboa) that has allegedly been derelict for at least five years, though this complaint has been marked as not active. The building's history shows a pattern of significant structural and safety improvements, including the installation of new plumbing systems, ventilation, and bathroom facilities, particularly between 2013 and 2015. Multiple permits and inspections were completed during this period, suggesting a comprehensive upgrade of building systems.

However, there have also been periodic issues requiring attention, including a violation of the vacant commercial storefront ordinance in 2018 (which was resolved), and various maintenance matters as evidenced by 311 calls for illegal postings and sidewalk cleaning. The property has undergone several planning reviews for potential further improvements, including discussions about adding residential units and making modifications to the rear entrance and sections of the building. The most pressing concerns in recent history have been related to building safety systems and vacant commercial space maintenance. While many improvements have been made to modernize the building's systems and living spaces over the years, the repeated issues with the commercial space and occasional building maintenance problems suggest an ongoing need for careful property management.