3801 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3801 Irving Street in the Outer Sunset, owned by George S. Tam, has undergone several significant improvements and modifications since its construction in 1974. Most recently, in 2023, units 1, 3, and 6 received substantial renovations including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, and associated electrical and plumbing work, totaling approximately $154,706.

The building has completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (Tier 3) as of 2021, demonstrating compliance with safety requirements. In 2019, the property underwent a successful legalization process for an unauthorized dwelling unit (Unit 5) under Ordinance #43-14, with an associated cost of $80,000. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and safety, including a wood frame soft-story retrofit in 2017 ($150,000) and furnace replacements in 2012.

Earlier records from the 1980s indicate various compliance improvements, though several permits from that era expired without completion, including attempts to add a garage and bring the building into full code compliance. A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in February 2002, primarily related to fire safety concerns including damaged ceilings, fire escape obstructions, and smoke enclosure issues, though these were all abated by March 19, 2002. While the building appears to be well-maintained in recent years, there have been multiple parking-related issues reported through 311 calls in 2024, though these are external to the building's structure and systems. A pavement defect reported in July 2024 remains open as of the latest records.