4407 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The property at 4407 Kirkham Street is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1902. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety concerns over its history. Most notably, in 2018, the building experienced serious structural issues, with multiple complaints filed in April 2018 regarding parts of the building falling off near the roof and upper structural portions detaching. These problems were addressed through various repairs, including soffit repairs costing $6,000.

Earlier structural concerns were mitigated in 2007 with a $4,000 reconstruction of front stairs, motivated by safety concerns about uneven rises. Major improvements were made in 2006 with an internal remodeling project costing $65,000, along with extensive electrical upgrades including service capacity increase to 125A and comprehensive electrical work including installation of multiple switches, receptacles, and circuits. The building has a history of compliance issues, with violations noted in 2018 regarding fire safety (fire extinguisher requirements), weather proofing, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm requirements, though these were all abated by July 2018. Earlier issues include unauthorized modifications in 2006-2008 related to potential fifth unit construction and electrical concerns.

The building underwent multiple routine safety inspections over the years, including a 2011 safety inspection and a 2001 routine inspection that revealed various compliance issues requiring attention. More recently, in early 2025, there have been multiple reports of construction-related sidewalk blockage, though these were resolved promptly. A pattern of maintenance and compliance issues has persisted over time, with periodic violations and construction work leading to various complaints. Additionally, there have been recent concerns about short-term rental use of Unit 3, though these were investigated and closed with no violation found. The current status of the property shows active construction-related issues as of early 2025, with multiple sidewalk blockage complaints.