3890 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 3890 17th Street, owned by the Sue K Lee Trust, was constructed in 1958 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including the installation of 16 vinyl windows in 2003, electrical system upgrades in 2005 (including moving the circuit breaker panel outside the closet and adding GFI protection), and various roofing works in 1995.

The property has faced multiple safety-related inspections and violations, particularly in 2002 and 2009, with issues including stair repairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff tool requirements. While these violations were eventually abated, they indicate past concerns about building safety systems. More recent building complaints include a 2019 issue regarding roofing material flaking and a 2019 routine inspection that remains active as of 2019.

The property has also experienced various street-level issues in its vicinity, as documented in 311 calls from 2015 to 2023, including reports of waste, graffiti, and parking violations. Two attempts to construct a parking shelter in the required rear yard were proposed but ultimately disapproved, with the most recent application showing "disapproved" status. The building's maintenance history shows regular improvements, though several historical violations suggest there were periods requiring improved attention to safety systems and building maintenance.