3525 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3525 Taraval Street, owned by Bartley & Mary Faherty Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety events since its construction in 1955. Most notably, serious safety concerns have emerged regarding stairway access, with a 2019 violation and complaint related to missing handrails and unsafe temporary stairs that were ultimately resolved with permit work costing $850 to install proper guardrails.

The building has experienced electrical system upgrades, including a completed 400-amp service upgrade in 2005, though there was one instance of an expired permit from 2004 and a subsequent complaint about unauthorized energization of electrical service in 2005. The property has a history of routine inspections revealing various maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly during 2003 when multiple violations were documented concerning fire safety (including fire extinguisher maintenance), smoke detectors, corroded crawl space vents, and tenant information notices - all of which were subsequently resolved by May 2019.

A concerning incident occurred in October 2020 when a tenant reportedly operated an unauthorized hair salon from Unit 6, raising both zoning and safety concerns due to increased visitor traffic. Recent records from 2022-2024 show multiple municipal service calls related to property maintenance, including reports of graffiti, hazardous materials, and general cleaning needs, though these are external to the building itself and primarily relate to street and sidewalk conditions. The building's electrical system has received attention with both completed and expired permits for service upgrades, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance is being addressed.