3894-3898 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3894-3898 17th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, now owned by Ara Avedian Trust 2006, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $40,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other substantial maintenance work includes roof replacement in 1999 and electrical upgrades such as the addition of a kitchen circuit in 2015.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with multiple violations recorded in 2006 related to handrail repairs, lead paint hazards, and fire system maintenance, though these were all abated by November 2006. A recent active complaint from November 2022 remains open regarding common area compliance issues, specifically concerning fire safety equipment and documentation. The property has undergone regular routine housing inspections over the years (1999, 2000, 2006, 2009), indicating ongoing oversight of building conditions.

While the building's major systems have received attention through various permits and repairs, the open complaint from 2022 suggests some current regulatory compliance matters may require attention. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and graffiti, rather than building-specific concerns. The building's safety record shows no fire incidents involving civilian injuries, and it has completed its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit requirements with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.