4127 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The four-unit apartment building at 4127 Irving Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Benjamin Guterman, has undergone several significant renovations since its 1948 construction. Most notably, in June 2024, substantial updates were completed in Units 1 and 4, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work, with total costs around $50,000. The building has seen various improvements over the years, including a reroofing project in 2009 ($17,600), the installation of four furnaces in 2011, and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade in 2008.

However, there are serious ongoing concerns about the property's maintenance and renovation practices. Recent complaints from May 2024 allege unauthorized construction work, including unpermitted electrical and plumbing installations, unsafe work conditions, and debris blocking exits. The building has a history of violations, with a significant cluster of fire safety and maintenance issues documented in 2002, including problems with fire extinguishers, gas shutoff tools, water heater and furnace vents, and smoke detectors, all of which were reportedly abated by June 2002.

While these historical violations were resolved, the recent complaints suggest a pattern of code compliance issues may have resumed. The property's infrastructure has received attention over the years, with various permits showing maintenance work ranging from sidewalk repairs in 2004 to efforts to bring the building up to code in 1984. The recent building complaints, which remain active as of October 2023, raise serious concerns about current safety practices, including allegations of unlicensed contractors, hazardous work conditions, and improper waste disposal. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to parking issues, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance.