29 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 29 Balboa Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Chen 2000 Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1987 following the demolition of a previous structure in December 1985. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent significant work being a $13,000 reroofing project completed in 2019.

Major concerns emerged in 2011 when tenants reported multiple problems including window leaks, roof leaks, security issues with the front door lock, and expired fire safety equipment certifications, though these complaints were marked as abated by March 2012. The building underwent routine safety inspections in the early 2000s that revealed various fire safety concerns, including issues with fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency exit lights, and fire proofing at the garage ceiling, all of which were officially abated by June 2001.

Additional documented issues from 2005 included water leaks affecting ceiling integrity, and various 311 calls between 2013-2019 primarily related to non-building-specific matters such as graffiti and service requests to public works. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's record shows a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the areas of water infiltration, fire safety systems, and security features, with the most recent major structural work being the 2019 roofing project. The building's four units are housed within a three-story structure built specifically as an apartment building under the multi-family residential classification.