3632-3634 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 3632-3634 16th Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood, owned by Peter Chin and Susan Lai, and constructed in 1906. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair work over the years, with the most recent major issues centered around plumbing and building safety compliance. In 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding various issues, including a notable incident in March involving mold and a leaking ceiling in Unit 4, which was promptly addressed by August 2023.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2018-2019, when the building faced multiple violations related to safety equipment and building maintenance, including fire safety devices, garbage bin placement, and door repairs - all of which were abated by July 2018. The building has received regular maintenance, including reroofing in 2015 ($8,500) and stairway repairs in 2014 ($1,000) to meet code compliance. In 2013, significant electrical and plumbing upgrades were performed, including replacement of electrical heaters and water heater with associated gas line work ($2,000).

Earlier maintenance records show various improvements, including general repairs in 1989 and kitchen renovations in 1987. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, most notably in May 2018 with reports of brown water from faucets, which required multiple inspections and repairs. More recent concerns have been addressed promptly, with no active violations as of now. The building's exterior and surrounding area have required attention to street cleanliness, with multiple requests for service recorded in 2024, though these are municipal rather than building-specific issues.